Wright Dam 7416 dam
Wright Dam 7416
Wright Dam 7416, located in Wymore, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction and other water resource management purposes. Completed in 2006, this earth dam stands at a height of 20.2 feet and has a storage capacity of 50.5 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 15.9 acre-feet. Serving as a vital infrastructure in the region, the dam spans 370 feet in length and covers a drainage area of 0.29 square miles along the TR-Sicily Creek.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Wright Dam 7416 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation and structural integrity. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated as of the last assessment in 2017. With a designated inspection frequency of five years, the structure's emergency action plan and risk management measures are yet to be fully documented, highlighting the ongoing efforts to enhance its safety and resilience.
Overall, Wright Dam 7416 serves as a critical component of the local water resource infrastructure, contributing to flood control and other water management activities in Gage County, Nebraska. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricacies of this dam, its significance in safeguarding the surrounding environment and communities becomes increasingly evident. With continued monitoring and maintenance, Wright Dam 7416 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts aimed at protecting and enhancing water resources in the region.
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 Wright Dam 7416 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 862 cfs | → |
| Little Blue R At Hollenberg | 231 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 87 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 933 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Fairbury | 187 cfs | → |
| L Blue R Nr Barnes | 389 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wright Dam 7416.
Boat launches
- Arrowhead Wma
- Big Indian Recreation Area
- Diamond Lake Wma
- Rockford Lake Sra
- Bear Pierce Lake 2a
- Wolf - Wildcat
Track Wright Dam 7416 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 Wright Dam 7416
Where does the data for Wright Dam 7416 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 Wright Dam 7416.