Stratbucker Dam dam
Stratbucker Dam
Stratbucker Dam, located in Washington, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure that serves the primary purpose of irrigation. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 60 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 308 acre-feet. The dam, constructed with a stone core and soil foundation, spans a length of 230 feet and covers a surface area of 22 acres. It impounds water from the TR-Missouri River, with a drainage area of 0.4 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor as of June 2019, with a recommended inspection frequency of every five years. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and risk management measures are currently unspecified. The Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers does not have jurisdiction over this structure, but it is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. With its significant role in irrigation and water management, the Stratbucker Dam stands as a key resource in the region, highlighting the importance of effective maintenance and monitoring practices to ensure its continued safety and functionality in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Stratbucker Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Papillion Cr | 76 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Omaha | 34,600 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Waterloo | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Boyer River At Logan | 661 cfs | → |
| Platte River Nr Leshara | 2,960 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 209 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stratbucker Dam.
Boat launches
- Desoto Bend Nwr
- Dodge Park Road , 68112:68152 Omaha
- Main Boat Ramp
- Blair City Boat Ramp
- Prairie View Recreation Area
- Nebraska Boat Ramp
Track Stratbucker Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stratbucker Dam
Where does the data for Stratbucker 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 Stratbucker Dam.