Piening Dam 4411 dam
Piening Dam 4411
Piening Dam 4411, located in Denton, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed primarily for flood risk reduction along the TR-Haines Branch. Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 27.1 feet and has a storage capacity of 86.2 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 7.6 acre-feet. The dam spans 515 feet in length and covers a surface area of 1.5 acres, serving as a crucial infrastructure in protecting the surrounding area from potential flood events.
Managed under the regulatory oversight of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Piening Dam 4411 is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. With a low hazard potential and a current condition assessment of 'Not Rated', the dam remains a vital component in the region's flood control system. While specific details about spillways, outlet gates, and modifications are not provided in the data, the dam's presence underscores the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.
As a key feature in flood risk reduction efforts in Lancaster County, Nebraska, Piening Dam 4411 plays a crucial role in protecting the local area from potential inundation and damage. While its emergency action plan and risk assessment details are not specified, the dam's strategic location and design highlight the collaborative efforts between private owners, state agencies, and regulatory bodies to mitigate flood risks and enhance community safety in the face of changing climatic conditions. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Piening Dam 4411 serves as a compelling example of infrastructure that blends engineering ingenuity with environmental stewardship to create sustainable solutions for managing water resources and adapting to a changing climate landscape.
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 Piening Dam 4411 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Haines Branch At Sw 56th St. At Lincoln | 11 cfs | → |
| Big Blue River Near Crete | 162 cfs | → |
| Middle Creek At Sw 40th St. At Lincoln | 1 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Pioneers Blvd At Lincoln | 9 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Roca | 5 cfs | → |
| Oak Creek At Air Park Rd At Lincoln | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Piening Dam 4411.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
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About Piening Dam 4411
Where does the data for Piening Dam 4411 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.
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