Haag Dam dam
Haag Dam
Haag Dam, located in Red Willow County, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Completed in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 12.6 feet and has a storage capacity of 148.4 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 47.4 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 695 cubic feet per second, Haag Dam plays a crucial role in the local water resource management.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Haag Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for condition assessment. Despite its low risk profile, the dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2016. Positioned along TR-Beaver Creek, this structure serves as an important component in the overall water infrastructure of the area, contributing to both water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Haag Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship. As a vital piece of infrastructure within the local watershed, this dam showcases the importance of balancing water management needs with ecological considerations. With its strategic location, modest storage capacity, and low hazard potential, Haag Dam exemplifies how sustainable water resource practices can be implemented at a community level to mitigate climate-related risks and enhance overall water security.
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 Haag Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver C At Cedar Bluffs | · | → |
| Sappa C Nr Lyle | 3 cfs | → |
| Red Willow Creek Near Red Willow | 3 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
| Prairie Dog C Ab Keith Sebelius Lake | 2 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Mccook Nebr | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Haag Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Sappa Park
- Karrer Park
- Keith Sebelius Lake Ra
- Prairie Dog State Park
- Holbrook City Park
- West Side Park - Beaver City
Fishing spots
- Keith Sebelius (Norton)
- Atwood Lake
- Graham County - Antelope Lake
- Sheridan State Fishing Lake
- Camp Hayes Lake
More reservoirs
Track Haag Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Haag Dam
Where does the data for Haag 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 Haag Dam.