Buescher Dam 3992 dam
Buescher Dam 3992
Buescher Dam 3992, located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure built in 1960 primarily for flood risk reduction along the TR-ELK CREEK. Standing at a height of 17.9 feet and a length of 300 feet, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 60.5 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 41.1 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.1 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, emphasizing the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its effectiveness in reducing flood risks.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Buescher Dam 3992 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to uphold safety standards and mitigate potential hazards. However, the dam's poor condition assessment highlights the importance of regular maintenance and potential rehabilitation efforts to enhance its structural integrity and performance in flood risk reduction. With a history of serving its primary purpose effectively, this dam serves as a crucial infrastructure in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential inundation during extreme weather events.
Although currently in a state of disrepair, Buescher Dam 3992 remains a vital component in the flood risk management infrastructure of Nuckolls County, Nebraska. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to recognize the significance of maintaining and improving such structures to ensure their continued functionality and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions and increased flood risks. By prioritizing the rehabilitation and upkeep of dams like Buescher Dam 3992, we can better protect communities and ecosystems from the devastating impacts of flooding while fostering sustainable water resource management practices for the future.
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 Buescher Dam 3992 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Guide Rock | 2 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Deweese | 34 cfs | → |
| Courtland Canal At Nebraska-Kansas State Line | 31 cfs | → |
| White Rock C Nr Burr Oak | 1 cfs | → |
| Republican R Nr Hardy | 25 cfs | → |
| Republican R At Scandia | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buescher Dam 3992.
Track Buescher Dam 3992 in the Snoflo app
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About Buescher Dam 3992
Where does the data for Buescher Dam 3992 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 Buescher Dam 3992.