Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 1 dam
Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 1
Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 1 in rural Elkhorn, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam designed by Lamp, Rynearson & Associates, Inc. The dam, completed in 1996, stands at a height of 32 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-W Papio Creek. With a normal storage capacity of 19 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 5,266 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the area.
Located in Douglas County, Nebraska, this dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a hazard potential rated as high and a satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2020, the dam provides vital flood protection for the surrounding area. While currently meeting guidelines for emergency action plans, there is room for improvement in terms of risk assessment and management measures to enhance the dam's resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
Overall, Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 1 stands as a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, showcasing the importance of private dam ownership in safeguarding communities against water-related hazards. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and support the ongoing maintenance and regulatory efforts for dams like these to ensure their continued effectiveness in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn River At Waterloo | 1,730 cfs | → |
| Big Papillion Cr | 78 cfs | → |
| Platte River Nr Leshara | 2,830 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Omaha | 34,900 cfs | → |
| Platte R Nr Ashland | 4,900 cfs | → |
| Wahoo Cr At Ashland | 657 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Main Boat Ramp
- Waterloo River Access
- Graske Crossing Boat Ramp
- North 242nd Street Douglas County
- Prairie View Recreation Area
Track Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 1 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 Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 1
Where does the data for Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 1 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 High 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 Indian Creek Golf Course Dam 1.