Road 737 County Dam dam
Road 737 County Dam
Road 737 County Dam, located in Frontier, Nebraska, is a local government-owned structure designed for flood risk reduction on TR-Cedar Creek. Completed in 1960, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 23 feet and stretches 610 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 157 acre-feet. With a surface area of 7.7 acres and a drainage area of 2.15 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating potential flooding events in the region.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Road 737 County Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite its low hazard potential and unspecified condition rating, the dam has a regular inspection frequency of 5 years to monitor its performance and address any potential risks. While the dam's Emergency Action Plan status and risk assessment details are not specified, its presence serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Road 737 County Dam offers a fascinating example of local government initiatives in flood risk reduction and water management. With its strategic location on TR-Cedar Creek and its critical role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of infrastructure resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. As a key component of the state's water management infrastructure, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts of multiple agencies to protect communities and natural resources from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Road 737 County Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red Willow Creek Near Red Willow | 3 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Mccook Nebr | 28 cfs | → |
| Driftwood Creek Near Mc Cook | 0 cfs | → |
| Frenchman Creek At Culbertson | 23 cfs | → |
| Beaver C At Cedar Bluffs | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Road 737 County Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Buffalo Roam Campground
- Willow View Campground
- Kiwanis Point Campground
- Red Willow Reservoir State Rec Area
- Karrer Park
- Potter's Pasture New Campground
Track Road 737 County Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Road 737 County Dam
Where does the data for Road 737 County 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 Road 737 County Dam.