Salisbury Dam dam
Salisbury Dam
Located in Gosper, Nebraska, the Salisbury Dam is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond management. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet with a length of 325 feet, offering a storage capacity of 117.1 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.8 square miles. The dam, regulated by the NE DNR, serves as a vital resource for the local community in ARAPAHOE, safeguarding against potential hazards with its low hazard potential rating.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Salisbury Dam undergoes regular inspections with the last assessment conducted in June 2018. With a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam's emergency action plan status remains unspecified, highlighting the need for continued risk assessment and management measures. Positioned on TR-ELK CREEK and falling under the jurisdiction of the state of Nebraska, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management, offering a sustainable solution for water storage and conservation in the region.
Despite not being owned by a federal agency, the Salisbury Dam serves as a key infrastructure supporting the local ecosystem and economy. With its strategic location and vital functions, the dam contributes to the overall resilience of the area, ensuring water availability for various uses including agricultural activities, wildlife habitat preservation, and community safety. As climate change impacts continue to affect water resources, the Salisbury Dam stands as a testament to proactive water management practices and the importance of sustainable infrastructure development in mitigating climate-related risks.
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 Salisbury Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Overton | 171 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 17 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Beaver City | 1 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr | 31 cfs | → |
| Platte R Mid Ch | 139 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salisbury Dam.
Boat launches
- Elwood Wma
- Bullhead Expressway Gosper County
- Phillips Canyon Wma
- Johnson Lake Sra Inlet
- Plum Creek Canyon Reservoir Wma
- Oxford City Lake
Track Salisbury Dam 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 Salisbury Dam
Where does the data for Salisbury 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 Salisbury Dam.