Thirty-Two Mile Creek K dam
Thirty-Two Mile Creek K
Thirty-Two Mile Creek K in Nebraska is a vital flood risk reduction structure managed by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS. Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at 27 feet high and spans 2418 feet, with a storage capacity of 3135 acre-feet. Situated on the West Branch of Thirty-Two Mile Creek in Adams County, Nebraska, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events.
With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2020, Thirty-Two Mile Creek K is subject to regular inspections by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. The dam's purpose is solely focused on flood risk reduction, serving the community of DEWEESE by safeguarding against potential water-related disasters. Its location in a high-risk area highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in mitigating flood impacts.
As an essential part of the local water resource infrastructure, Thirty-Two Mile Creek K contributes to the overall resilience of the region in the face of changing climate patterns. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam represents a critical investment in flood protection that helps to safeguard lives, property, and ecosystems along the West Branch of Thirty-Two Mile Creek.
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 Thirty-Two Mile Creek K -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River Near Grand Island | 91 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Kearney | 138 cfs | → |
| South Loup R At St. Michael | 173 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Deweese | 94 cfs | → |
| Middle Loup R. At St. Paul | 728 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Guide Rock | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Thirty-Two Mile Creek K.
Track Thirty-Two Mile Creek K 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 Thirty-Two Mile Creek K
Where does the data for Thirty-Two Mile Creek K 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 Significant 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 Thirty-Two Mile Creek K.