Deterding Dam dam
Deterding Dam
Deterding Dam, located in Holbrook, Nebraska, is a private earth dam completed in 1960 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes along the TR-DEER CREEK river. The dam stands at a height of 16.1 feet with a length of 210 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 66.4 acre-feet and a normal storage of 40 acre-feet over a surface area of 7.5 acres. While the dam is classified as low hazard potential, it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Situated within Gosper County, Deterding Dam is under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and falls under Congressional District 03 represented by Adrian Smith. The dam's primary purpose is to serve as a reliable water source for fire protection and livestock, with its stone core and soil foundation contributing to its structural integrity. Despite not having a current condition assessment or emergency action plan in place, the dam is subject to regular inspections every 10 years to monitor its safety and functionality.
With its crucial role in water resource management in the region, Deterding Dam remains a vital infrastructure for the local community. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, ensuring the proper maintenance and regulation of dams like Deterding is essential for safeguarding water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with extreme weather events. By staying proactive in monitoring and managing these structures, stakeholders can uphold the integrity of dams and sustainably manage water resources for future generations.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Deterding Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Beaver City | 1 cfs | → |
| Red Willow Creek Near Red Willow | 3 cfs | → |
| Sappa C Nr Lyle | 3 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Mccook Nebr | 28 cfs | → |
| Sappa Creek Near Stamford | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deterding Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Holbrook City Park
- West Side Park - Beaver City
- Gallagher Canyon State Rec Area - Cozad
- George Mitchell Rv Park
- Karrer Park
- Willow View Campground
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Deterding Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Deterding Dam
Where does the data for Deterding Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Deterding Dam.