Marvin Mueller Dam dam
Marvin Mueller Dam
Marvin Mueller Dam in Lancaster, Nebraska, stands as a critical infrastructure designed primarily for flood risk reduction in the area. Completed in 2013, this earth dam boasts a height of 26.4 feet and a hydraulic height of 24.5 feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding community. With a normal storage capacity of 26 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 113.3 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and mitigating potential flood risks in the region.
Situated on TR-Stevens Creek and under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Marvin Mueller Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is well-maintained and regularly monitored to meet safety standards. The dam's location in Congressional District 01, Nebraska, further underscores its significance in safeguarding the community from potential water-related disasters.
Marvin Mueller Dam serves as a crucial piece of infrastructure in the region, providing not only flood risk reduction but also contributing to water resource management in the area. With its strategic design, solid construction, and state regulation, the dam stands as a testament to effective climate resilience and water resource management practices. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the presence of Marvin Mueller Dam highlights the importance of investing in sustainable infrastructure to protect communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate patterns.
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 Marvin Mueller Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Creek Nr. Lincoln | 11 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At 70th St. At Lincoln | 267 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Lincoln | 134 cfs | → |
| Little Salt Creek Near Lincoln | 6 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Pioneers Blvd At Lincoln | 11 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Greenwood | 246 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marvin Mueller Dam.
Track Marvin Mueller 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 Marvin Mueller Dam
Where does the data for Marvin Mueller 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 Marvin Mueller Dam.