Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam dam
Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam
Located in Butler County, Nebraska, the Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam stands as a testament to the successful collaboration between private owners and the USDA NRCS in restoring and preserving vital water resources in the area. Completed in 2015, this earth dam boasts a height of 6 feet and a structural height of 7 feet, providing a storage capacity of 229.5 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.39 square miles.
Serving as a crucial element in the restoration of the wetlands, the Weerts Dam not only helps in regulating water flow but also contributes to enhancing the local ecosystem and supporting wildlife diversity. With a satisfactory condition assessment and low hazard potential, this dam stands as a model for sustainable water resource management practices in the region. Maintained by the NE DNR, the dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency.
Ensuring the safety and sustainability of the Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam is a top priority, with a comprehensive emergency action plan in place and a consistent inspection frequency of 5 years. As an integral part of the local water infrastructure, this dam plays a crucial role in flood control, water storage, and ecosystem restoration efforts along the TR-PLATTE RIVER. With the support of various agencies and stakeholders, the Weerts Dam stands as a beacon of successful collaboration in water resource management and climate resilience initiatives in Nebraska.
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 Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River At North Bend | 3,390 cfs | → |
| Shell Creek Near Columbus | 136 cfs | → |
| Clear Cr 1.75mi W Of Polk Co Line | 24 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Duncan | 209 cfs | → |
| Maple Creek Near Nickerson | 143 cfs | → |
| Wahoo Creek At Ithaca | 221 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam.
Boat launches
Track Weerts Wetlands Restoration 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 Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam
Where does the data for Weerts Wetlands Restoration 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 Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam.