Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750 dam
Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750
Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750, located in Milford, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by Settje Agri-Services & Engineering for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 7 feet and has a storage capacity of 242.3 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 172.3 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 650 feet and is situated on the TR-BIG BLUE RIVER, within the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NE DNR).
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of May 2014, Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750 is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the NE DNR. The dam's primary purpose of irrigation also allows for recreational activities within its 23.8-acre surface area, providing both economic and environmental benefits to the surrounding Seward County community. With a designated emergency action plan (EAP) inspection frequency of 10 years, the dam is actively monitored to ensure the safety and integrity of its operations.
This vital water resource infrastructure, located within the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, serves as a crucial component of the local water management system for the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to engage with the complexities of water infrastructure, Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners, state agencies, and engineering professionals in safeguarding and utilizing water resources sustainably for irrigation and recreational purposes 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 Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Big Blue River Nr Dorchester | 71 cfs | → |
| Haines Branch At Sw 56th St. At Lincoln | 11 cfs | → |
| Middle Creek At Sw 40th St. At Lincoln | 1 cfs | → |
| Big Blue River Near Crete | 162 cfs | → |
| Oak Creek At Air Park Rd At Lincoln | 23 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Pioneers Blvd At Lincoln | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750.
Track Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750 in the Snoflo app
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About Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750
Where does the data for Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750 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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