Arneson Pond Dam dam
Arneson Pond Dam
Arneson Pond Dam, located in Webster, Nebraska, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. Built in 1950, this privately-owned earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 1525 feet along Buffalo Creek. With a storage capacity of 221.3 acre-feet and a surface area of 19.4 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water levels in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Arneson Pond Dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of August 2019. The dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in August 2019. While the dam is structurally sound, its condition assessment raises concerns about its long-term integrity and raises the need for maintenance and potential rehabilitation efforts to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the maintenance and upkeep of dams like Arneson Pond Dam become increasingly important. As enthusiasts for water resource management and climate resilience, staying informed about the condition and regulatory oversight of dams like Arneson Pond Dam is essential in ensuring the sustainable management of water resources in the region.
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 Arneson Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Guide Rock | 2 cfs | → |
| White Rock C Nr Burr Oak | 1 cfs | → |
| Courtland Canal At Nebraska-Kansas State Line | 38 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Deweese | 73 cfs | → |
| Nf Solomon R At Portis | 18 cfs | → |
| Republican R Nr Hardy | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Arneson Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Liberty Cove Recreation Area
- Harlan - Cedar Point Ramp
- Harlan - Gremlin Cove
- Hunter Cove - Low Water Ramp
Campgrounds
- South Park Municipal Campground
- Smith Center Roadside Area
- Crystal Lake State Rec Area
- South Outlet - Harlan County Lake
- North Outlet - Harlan County Lake
- Gremlin Cove - Harlan County Lake
Fishing spots
Track Arneson Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Arneson Pond Dam
Where does the data for Arneson Pond 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 Arneson Pond Dam.