Road 737 County Dam dam
Road 737 County Dam
Road 737 County Dam, located in Hayes, Nebraska, is a vital structure managed by the local government for flood risk reduction along the Burger Canyon. This earth dam, standing at a height of 14.3 feet and completed in 1980, serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 89.2 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.67 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Road 737 County Dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and efficacy. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment as of the last inspection in June 2018, but it remains an integral part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in the area. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
As climate change continues to impact the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, structures like Road 737 County Dam are essential for protecting communities and ecosystems from potential flooding. With its earth construction and stone core, this dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity in managing water resources for the benefit of all. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and appreciating the role of infrastructure like Road 737 County Dam is crucial for building a more resilient and sustainable future in the face of a changing climate.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchman Creek At Palisade | 14 cfs | → |
| Frenchman Creek At Culbertson | 22 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Mccook Nebr | 30 cfs | → |
| Driftwood Creek Near Mc Cook | 0 cfs | → |
| Red Willow Creek Near Red Willow | 3 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Stratton | 24 cfs | → |
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
- Kiwanis Point Campground
- Red Willow Reservoir State Rec Area
- Willow View Campground
- Swanson Reservoir State Rec Area
- Karrer Park
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.