Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam dam
Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam
Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam, located in Platte, Nebraska, stands as a testament to private ownership and stewardship of water resources. Built in 1998, this Earth-type dam primarily serves an "Other" purpose, with a height of 33 feet and a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Situated along the TR-SHELL CREEK, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow in the area, with the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources overseeing its state-regulated operations, inspections, and enforcement activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam boasts a satisfactory condition assessment, ensuring its structural integrity and safety for surrounding communities. Its location in a private setting underscores the importance of individual contributions to water management and climate resilience efforts. With a focus on maintaining compliance with state regulations and inspection protocols, this dam serves as a model for sustainable water resource management in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to advocate for responsible dam construction and maintenance, the Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam stands out as a shining example of private ownership and state oversight working hand in hand to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources. With its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, this Earth-type dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure in Platte, Nebraska, effectively managing water flow along the TR-SHELL CREEK while upholding state regulatory standards. The dedication to proper management practices and regular inspections highlights the commitment to environmental stewardship and community safety in the area.
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 Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek At Genoa | 235 cfs | → |
| Loup River Near Genoa | 391 cfs | → |
| Shell Creek Near Columbus | 32 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Duncan | 236 cfs | → |
| Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa | 1,570 cfs | → |
| Clear Cr 1.75mi W Of Polk Co Line | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam.
Track Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam 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 Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam.