Mud Creek 2-F dam
Mud Creek 2-F
Mud Creek 2-F is a locally-owned earth dam in Gage, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction purposes. Completed in 1965, this structure stands at 26 feet high with a dam length of 1150 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 6 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1023 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Located in the TR-Mud Creek watershed, Mud Creek 2-F is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a key infrastructure for mitigating potential water-related disasters in the region. The structure's stone core and soil foundation contribute to its structural integrity, while its maximum discharge capacity of 4346 cubic feet per second ensures effective flood control measures.
Maintaining a proactive approach to dam safety, Mud Creek 2-F undergoes regular inspections every five years, with the last assessment conducted in April 2019. Despite its age, the dam's condition remains satisfactory, reflecting responsible ownership and management practices by the local government. As a vital component of the water resource management system in Gage County, this earth dam continues to play a crucial role in safeguarding the community from potential flood risks and ensuring sustainable water management practices in the area.
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 Mud Creek 2-F -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 2,280 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 195 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Roca | 6 cfs | → |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt | 850 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 147 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 3,280 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mud Creek 2-F.
Boat launches
- Rockford Lake Sra
- Wolf - Wildcat
- Bear Pierce Lake 2a
- Burchard Lake Wma
- Wirth Brothers
- Big Indian Recreation Area
Track Mud Creek 2-F 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 Mud Creek 2-F
Where does the data for Mud Creek 2-F 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 Mud Creek 2-F.