Bellwood 5-J dam
Bellwood 5-J
Bellwood 5-J is a locally owned earth dam located in Butler County, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the NE DNR. Completed in 1966, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Deer Creek. With a height of 29 feet and a length of 585 feet, Bellwood 5-J has a storage capacity of 153 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.4 square miles. The dam has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in May 2016, with a satisfactory condition assessment.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bellwood 5-J plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. The dam's stone core and soil foundation contribute to its structural integrity, ensuring its effectiveness in managing water flow. Despite its low hazard potential, regular inspections and maintenance are conducted to uphold its satisfactory condition and functionality. The dam's strategic location in SES33T16R2E and its proximity to Rogers, Nebraska, make it a vital infrastructure for safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Bellwood 5-J stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction efforts in Nebraska, providing essential protection along the Deer Creek. With a focus on maintaining its functionality and structural integrity, this earth dam continues to serve its purpose in safeguarding the community and surrounding areas from the impacts of extreme weather events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of dams like Bellwood 5-J in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks is key to promoting sustainable water management practices 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 Bellwood 5-J -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Cr 1.75mi W Of Polk Co Line | 43 cfs | → |
| Shell Creek Near Columbus | 59 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Duncan | 250 cfs | → |
| Platte River At North Bend | 3,720 cfs | → |
| Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr | 22 cfs | → |
| Silver Cr | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bellwood 5-J.
Track Bellwood 5-J 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 Bellwood 5-J
Where does the data for Bellwood 5-J 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 Bellwood 5-J.