Board Of Educ Lands & Funds Dam 4610 dam
Board Of Educ Lands & Funds Dam 4610
Board of Educ Lands & Funds Dam 4610, located in Buffalo County, Nebraska, stands as a crucial structure along the TR-Platte River, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction since its completion in 1960. This Earth-type dam, with a height of 17.6 feet and a length of 234 feet, has a storage capacity of 64.7 acre-feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding area against potential flooding events. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment reflects a poor rating, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Board of Educ Lands & Funds Dam 4610 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to uphold safety standards and operational efficiency. The dam's geographical coordinates of 40.74424699 latitude and -99.26338661 longitude place it within the jurisdiction of Congressional District 03, Nebraska, represented by Adrian Smith (R). With a drainage area of 0.63 square miles and a surface area of 10.9 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local community and infrastructure from the impacts of potential flooding events along the TR-Platte River.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance and condition of dams like Board of Educ Lands & Funds Dam 4610 is vital for ensuring effective water management and flood risk reduction strategies. With a focus on maintaining and improving the dam's structural integrity and operational capabilities, stakeholders and regulators can work together to enhance resilience and preparedness for potential inundation events. By staying informed and engaged in the ongoing monitoring and management of critical infrastructure like this dam, the community can better protect itself and its resources in the face of changing climate patterns and water-related challenges.
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 Board Of Educ Lands & Funds Dam 4610 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Creek Nr Elm Creek | 9 cfs | → |
| Platte R Mid Ch | 139 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Kearney | 71 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr | 31 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Overton | 171 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Board Of Educ Lands & Funds Dam 4610.
Track Board Of Educ Lands & Funds Dam 4610 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 Board Of Educ Lands & Funds Dam 4610
Where does the data for Board Of Educ Lands & Funds Dam 4610 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
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