Svoboda Dam 1874 dam
Svoboda Dam 1874
Svoboda Dam 1874, located in Butler County, Nebraska, was completed in 1971 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 23.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 81.2 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is in poor condition as of the last inspection in May 2016.
Situated on TR-BONE CREEK, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a drainage area of 0.7 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 149 cubic feet per second. The dam's normal storage capacity is 35.3 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4.1 acres. While the dam's condition assessment raises concerns, it remains regulated and inspected by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates can appreciate the significance of Svoboda Dam 1874 in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding local communities in Nebraska. Its historical and structural attributes, along with its association with the USDA NRCS, offer valuable insights into the intersection of water management, infrastructure development, and environmental stewardship in the region. As efforts to address climate change intensify, the maintenance and upkeep of such critical structures become paramount to ensuring sustainable water resource management for future generations.
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 Svoboda Dam 1874 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River At North Bend | 1,950 cfs | → |
| Shell Creek Near Columbus | 32 cfs | → |
| Clear Cr 1.75mi W Of Polk Co Line | 21 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Duncan | 236 cfs | → |
| Maple Creek Near Nickerson | 55 cfs | → |
| Wahoo Creek At Ithaca | 198 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Svoboda Dam 1874.
Boat launches
Track Svoboda Dam 1874 in the Snoflo app
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About Svoboda Dam 1874
Where does the data for Svoboda Dam 1874 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.
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