Wiedel Dam 8672 dam
Wiedel Dam 8672
Wiedel Dam 8672 is a privately-owned structure located in Thayer, Nebraska, along the TR-Little Blue River. Completed in 1950, the earth dam stands at a height of 19.8 feet and spans 518 feet in length. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam has a storage capacity of 56.5 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.2 acres, serving as a vital resource for managing water flow in the region.
Despite its significance in mitigating flood risks, the dam's condition assessment reveals a poor rating, with a hazard potential classified as low. The last inspection conducted in March 2020 highlighted the need for improvements to ensure the structure's safety and performance. While the dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections, the data suggests a pressing need for maintenance and potential upgrades to enhance its effectiveness in protecting the surrounding communities and environment from flooding events.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts keep a close eye on infrastructure like Wiedel Dam 8672, the data underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and risk management measures to safeguard against potential hazards. With its strategic location along the TR-Little Blue River and role in flood risk reduction, the dam serves as a critical asset in the region's water management system. Moving forward, continued monitoring, assessment, and potential enhancements will be essential to ensure the dam's resilience and ability to meet the challenges posed by changing climate patterns and increasing water-related risks in the area.
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 Wiedel Dam 8672 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Blue River Near Fairbury | 330 cfs | → |
| Republican R Nr Hardy | 38 cfs | → |
| Republican R At Scandia | 42 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Deweese | 55 cfs | → |
| Little Blue R At Hollenberg | 63 cfs | → |
| Courtland Canal At Nebraska-Kansas State Line | 53 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wiedel Dam 8672.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
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Track Wiedel Dam 8672 in the Snoflo app
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About Wiedel Dam 8672
Where does the data for Wiedel Dam 8672 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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