Cub Creek 14-A dam
Cub Creek 14-A
Cub Creek 14-A is a local government-owned dam located in Jefferson, Nebraska, designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1974, this earth dam has a height of 36 feet and a length of 1367 feet, providing a storage capacity of 3962.3 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 9.7 square miles. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition, last assessed in March 2017.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Cub Creek 14-A is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. Situated on the TR-Cub Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. With a hydraulic height of 34 feet and a normal storage capacity of 637 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 117 acres and has a maximum discharge capacity of 218 cubic feet per second.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cub Creek 14-A stands as a key infrastructure for flood management in the area, showcasing the importance of earth dams in regulating water flow and protecting surrounding areas from potential inundation. With its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition, this dam serves as a vital asset in the overall water resource management strategy in Jefferson, Nebraska, highlighting the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS in safeguarding communities from flood 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 Cub Creek 14-A -- 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 | → |
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 1,180 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cub Creek 14-A.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Leisure Lake Wma
- Crystal Springs Lake
- Rock Creek Station State Rec Area
- Diller City Park
- Buckley Creek
- Riverside Park - Beatrice
Fishing spots
Track Cub Creek 14-A 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 14-A
Where does the data for Cub Creek 14-A 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 Cub Creek 14-A.