Silver Creek 2 dam
Silver Creek 2
Silver Creek 2 is a vital earth dam located in Burt, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily serve flood risk reduction purposes along the TR-Silver Creek. Completed in 1998, this structure stands at a height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 23 feet, offering a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. With a satisfactory condition assessment and low hazard potential, Silver Creek 2 is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring state-permitted inspections and enforcement measures are in place to maintain its integrity.
This local government-owned dam boasts a drainage area of 0.3 square miles and a surface area of 4 acres, providing essential protection to the surrounding area in Omaha. The dam's construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflects a commitment to environmental stewardship and water resource management. With a normal storage capacity of 37 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 104 cubic feet per second, Silver Creek 2 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community and enhancing resilience to climate-related challenges.
As an integral part of the Omaha District's infrastructure, Silver Creek 2 contributes to the overall water management system in Nebraska. With its earth core and stone foundation, this dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence and serves as a model for sustainable water resource development. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Silver Creek 2 underscores the importance of proactive measures in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our water resources.
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 Silver Creek 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Decatur | 26,000 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 193 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek Near Uehling | 211 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 123 cfs | → |
| South Omaha Creek At Walthill | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silver Creek 2.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Silver Creek 2 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 Silver Creek 2
Where does the data for Silver Creek 2 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 Silver Creek 2.