David Mazour Dam dam
David Mazour Dam
David Mazour Dam, located in Nebraska, serves as a vital irrigation resource in the region. Constructed in 1980, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a hydraulic height of 23 feet. With a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, the dam primarily caters to agricultural irrigation needs in the area. The dam spans a length of 445 feet and has a surface area of 8 acres, providing essential water resources for the surrounding lands.
Managed and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the David Mazour Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with the last inspection conducted in March 2020. The dam plays a crucial role in water management, especially during periods of drought or low precipitation, highlighting its significance in sustaining agricultural activities and water supply in the region. With its strategic location on TR-Liberty Creek, the dam is a key component of the local water infrastructure.
As a part of the Omaha District, this dam is a testament to the collaborative efforts between private entities and government agencies in managing water resources effectively. With a focus on irrigation purposes, the David Mazour Dam stands as a symbol of sustainable water resource management in Nebraska, showcasing the importance of infrastructure projects in supporting agriculture and mitigating the impacts of climate change on water availability.
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 David Mazour Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Blue River Near Deweese | 34 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Guide Rock | 2 cfs | → |
| Courtland Canal At Nebraska-Kansas State Line | 33 cfs | → |
| Republican R Nr Hardy | 24 cfs | → |
| White Rock C Nr Burr Oak | 1 cfs | → |
| Republican R At Scandia | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near David Mazour Dam.
Track David Mazour 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 David Mazour Dam
Where does the data for David Mazour 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 Hazard 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 David Mazour Dam.