G Road County Dam dam
G Road County Dam
Located in Harlan County, Nebraska, the G Road County Dam stands as a vital structure in the management of water resources in the area. Completed in 1980, this Earth-type dam serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction and other important functions. With a height of 27.5 feet and a storage capacity of 185.3 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of the TR-Republican River, benefiting both the local community and the surrounding environment.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the G Road County Dam is known for its low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2018. The dam spans 700 feet in length and covers a surface area of 7.7 acres, impacting a drainage area of 1.74 square miles. With a maximum discharge capacity of 69 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle various hydrological events while ensuring the safety of nearby residents and infrastructure.
As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resource management, the G Road County Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable infrastructure in safeguarding communities against floods and other water-related risks. With its strategic location and design, this dam exemplifies the proactive approach taken by local authorities in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events and ensuring the resilience of water systems 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 G Road County Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River Near Orleans | 40 cfs | → |
| Sappa Creek Near Stamford | 3 cfs | → |
| Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff | · | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Beaver City | 1 cfs | → |
| Sappa C Nr Lyle | 4 cfs | → |
| Platte R Mid Ch | 79 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near G Road County Dam.
Boat launches
- Oxford City Lake
- Harlan - Alma Boat Ramp
- Methodist Cove
- Hunter Cove - Low Water Ramp
- Harlan - Gremlin Cove
- Patterson Harbor
Track G Road County 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 G Road County Dam
Where does the data for G Road County 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 G Road County Dam.