Buffalo Creek Gs-14 dam
Buffalo Creek Gs-14
Buffalo Creek Gs-14 is a vital earth dam located in Sarpy, Nebraska, built in 1982 for flood risk reduction purposes along the TR-Big Buffalo Creek. Owned by the local government, this dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a storage capacity of 202 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Buffalo Creek Gs-14 is regulated and inspected by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its safe operation and maintenance.
This structure plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events, with a maximum discharge capacity of 785 cubic feet per second. Situated in a strategic location within Congressional District 02, Nebraska, Buffalo Creek Gs-14 is subject to regular inspections to uphold its integrity and functionality. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the significance of this dam in managing water flow and minimizing flood risks in the region, showcasing the importance of infrastructure in safeguarding communities and natural resources.
Overall, Buffalo Creek Gs-14 serves as a noteworthy example of effective flood risk reduction infrastructure in Nebraska, highlighting the collaboration between local government ownership and state regulatory agencies in ensuring the safety and functionality of water resource structures. As a critical component in the region's water management system, this dam underscores the importance of proactive monitoring, maintenance, and emergency preparedness to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the community and environment from the impacts of extreme weather events and 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 Buffalo Creek Gs-14 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte R At Louisville Ne | 6,590 cfs | → |
| Platte R Nr Ashland | 6,100 cfs | → |
| Wahoo Cr At Ashland | 156 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Waterloo | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Big Papillion Cr | 68 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Greenwood | 379 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buffalo Creek Gs-14.
Boat launches
- Chalco Hills Recreation Area
- Louisville Platte River Boat Ramp
- Lake 2
- Prairie Queen
- Main Boat Ramp
- Walnut Creek Recreation Area
Track Buffalo Creek Gs-14 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 Buffalo Creek Gs-14
Where does the data for Buffalo Creek Gs-14 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 Buffalo Creek Gs-14.