Plum Creek 6-A dam
Plum Creek 6-A
Plum Creek 6-A is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Pawnee, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at 27 feet high with a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 32 feet. Completed in 1964, it serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the region. With a normal storage capacity of 111 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.5 square miles, Plum Creek 6-A plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating potential flood hazards in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Plum Creek 6-A has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in April 2017. The dam has a storage capacity of 490 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 1900 cubic feet per second. Despite not having a spillway type specified, the structure is equipped to handle significant water flow and reduce the risk of flooding in the surrounding areas. With regular inspections and enforcement measures in place, Plum Creek 6-A stands as a resilient piece of infrastructure contributing to water resource management in Nebraska.
Situated in the Omaha District, Plum Creek 6-A has a surface area of 28 acres, providing essential flood protection for the local community in Burchard. While the dam has not undergone any significant modifications in recent years, its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service continue to uphold its integrity and functionality. Equipped with a sound emergency action plan and updated contact information, Plum Creek 6-A stands ready to respond to any potential risks or emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents 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 Plum Creek 6-A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 408 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 38 cfs | → |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt | 195 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 272 cfs | → |
| Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort | 76 cfs | → |
| Little Nemaha River At Auburn | 297 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Plum Creek 6-A.
Boat launches
- Burchard Lake Wma
- Wolf - Wildcat
- Iron Horse Trail Lake
- Rockford Lake Sra
- Kirkmans Cove Lake
- Big Indian Recreation Area
Track Plum Creek 6-A 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 Plum Creek 6-A
Where does the data for Plum Creek 6-A 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 Plum Creek 6-A.