Bellwood 3-C dam
Bellwood 3-C
Bellwood 3-C is a locally owned Earth dam in Butler, Nebraska, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1966 for flood risk reduction along TR-WILSON CREEK. With a dam height and hydraulic height of 22 feet, and a structural height of 34 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 294 acre-feet, normal storage of 29 acre-feet, and a surface area of 12 acres. The dam has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in May 2016, with a satisfactory condition assessment.
Located in Rogers, Nebraska, Bellwood 3-C is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the state, with a State Regulatory Agency ensuring compliance. Although it has not been modified in recent years and lacks Emergency Action Preparedness, the dam meets safety guidelines and serves its primary purpose effectively. With Jeff Fortenberry (R) as the Congressional Representative, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Bellwood 3-C, managed by the local government, is a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Kansas City District. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam spans 430 feet in length and can discharge a maximum of 1059 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam remains in satisfactory condition and has a solid risk management plan in place. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bellwood 3-C stands as a testament to effective dam engineering and management in safeguarding communities against flooding events.
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 3-C -- 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 | → |
| Platte River Near Duncan | 250 cfs | → |
| Shell Creek Near Columbus | 59 cfs | → |
| Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr | 22 cfs | → |
| Silver Cr | 11 cfs | → |
| Loup River Near Genoa | 520 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bellwood 3-C.
Track Bellwood 3-C 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 3-C
Where does the data for Bellwood 3-C 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 3-C.