Cub Creek 17-B dam
Cub Creek 17-B
Cub Creek 17-B, located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, is a vital structure designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area. Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a storage capacity of 729 acre-feet, serving as a crucial tool for flood risk reduction in the region. With a drainage area of 1.9 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 656 cubic feet per second, Cub Creek 17-B plays a significant role in managing water resources in the surrounding area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Cub Creek 17-B has been inspected periodically to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam has been assessed as satisfactory, with a significant hazard potential due to its location and purpose. Despite its age, Cub Creek 17-B continues to play a critical role in protecting the community from potential flooding events, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
As a part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Nebraska, Cub Creek 17-B serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal and local agencies in safeguarding communities against natural disasters. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam embodies the principles of sound engineering and environmental stewardship in water resource management. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water availability and quality, structures like Cub Creek 17-B are essential for adapting to the evolving climate conditions and ensuring the long-term sustainability of water resources 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 Cub Creek 17-B -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Blue River Near Fairbury | 213 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 105 cfs | → |
| Little Blue R At Hollenberg | 298 cfs | → |
| Big Blue River Near Crete | 162 cfs | → |
| Mill C At Washington | 43 cfs | → |
| West Fork Big Blue River Nr Dorchester | 71 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cub Creek 17-B.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Crystal Springs Lake
- Leisure Lake Wma
- Rock Creek Station State Rec Area
- Buckley Creek
- Diller City Park
- Riverside Park - Beatrice
Fishing spots
Track Cub Creek 17-B 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 Cub Creek 17-B
Where does the data for Cub Creek 17-B 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 Cub Creek 17-B.