Weeping Water Creek 6-B dam
Weeping Water Creek 6-B
Weeping Water Creek 6-B is a local government-owned structure located in Weeping Water, Nebraska, designed for flood risk reduction along the Weeping Water Creek. Completed in 1997, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a hydraulic height of 27 feet, with a structural height of 36 feet. With a capacity for 136 acre-feet of storage, the dam serves its primary purpose well, boasting a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2019.
Situated in Cass County, Nebraska, this dam covers a surface area of 4 acres and has a drainage area of 0.5 square miles. It is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its operational effectiveness. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 1141 cubic feet per second and plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Overall, Weeping Water Creek 6-B stands as a vital infrastructure contributing to water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Supported by local government ownership and state jurisdiction, Weeping Water Creek 6-B represents a key component of flood risk reduction strategies in the region. With its earth dam structure, the facility offers a reliable solution for managing water levels along the Weeping Water Creek. As a part of the broader water resource management initiatives in Nebraska, this dam underscores the importance of proactive measures in addressing climate-related challenges and ensuring the safety and resilience of the local community.
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 Weeping Water Creek 6-B -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte R At Louisville Ne | 6,590 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Greenwood | 379 cfs | → |
| Platte R Nr Ashland | 6,100 cfs | → |
| Wahoo Cr At Ashland | 156 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Near Ceresco | 51 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Nr. Lincoln | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Weeping Water Creek 6-B.
Boat launches
- Main Boat Ramp
- Lake 2
- Louisville Platte River Boat Ramp
- Wilson Creek
- Memphis Lake Sra
- Chalco Hills Recreation Area
Track Weeping Water Creek 6-B 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 Weeping Water Creek 6-B
Where does the data for Weeping Water Creek 6-B 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 Weeping Water Creek 6-B.