Ebmeier Dam dam
Ebmeier Dam
Ebmeier Dam, located in Gosper County, Nebraska, is a private earth dam completed in 1964 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam stands at a height of 15.2 meters and has a length of 253 meters, creating a storage capacity of 124.1 acre-feet. Situated on Swartz Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, with a low hazard potential and a drainage area of 0.91 square kilometers.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Ebmeier Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's condition was last assessed in 2011 and rated as "Not Rated," with an inspection frequency of 10 years. While it has not been modified in recent years, the dam serves as a vital resource for fire protection and water storage in the region, contributing to the overall resilience of the local ecosystem in the face of changing climate patterns and water availability.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in the area, Ebmeier Dam provides essential benefits for both human and ecological communities, serving as a vital water source for firefighting, livestock, and small fish populations. With its strategic location and design, the dam plays a critical role in ensuring water security and resource sustainability in Gosper County, Nebraska. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the significance of Ebmeier Dam in enhancing water management practices and supporting ecosystem health 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 Ebmeier Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River Near Overton | 171 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 17 cfs | → |
| Platte R Mid Ch | 139 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr | 31 cfs | → |
| Sappa Creek Near Stamford | 5 cfs | → |
| Elm Creek Nr Elm Creek | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ebmeier Dam.
Boat launches
- Elwood Wma
- Oxford City Lake
- Phillips Canyon Wma
- Holdrege City Lake
- Dogwood East
- Bullhead Expressway Gosper County
Campgrounds
- George Mitchell Rv Park
- Holdrege City Park
- Holbrook City Park
- Bob And Nancies
- Sandy Channel State Rec Area
- Lexington City Park
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About Ebmeier Dam
Where does the data for Ebmeier Dam 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 Ebmeier Dam.