South Branch 8 dam
South Branch 8
South Branch 8, located in Burr, Nebraska, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the TR-S BR Little Nemaha River. Completed in 1988, this dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a storage capacity of 491 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 117 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, South Branch 8 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the NE DNR, South Branch 8 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its age, this dam has seen periodic inspections, with the most recent one conducted in June 2016, confirming its satisfactory condition. With a drainage area of 1.9 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 801 cubic feet per second, South Branch 8 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Otoe County, Nebraska.
As an essential piece of flood risk reduction infrastructure in the region, South Branch 8 provides peace of mind to the local community and stakeholders. With its effective design, satisfactory condition, and low hazard potential, this dam stands as a testament to successful water resource management efforts in Nebraska. The collaboration between local government, federal agencies, and state regulators ensures the continued effectiveness and safety of South Branch 8 for years to come.
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 South Branch 8 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek At Roca | 6 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Pioneers Blvd At Lincoln | 11 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Nr. Lincoln | 11 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Lincoln | 134 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At 70th St. At Lincoln | 267 cfs | → |
| Haines Branch At Sw 56th St. At Lincoln | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near South Branch 8.
Track South Branch 8 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 South Branch 8
Where does the data for South Branch 8 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 South Branch 8.