Hoffman Dam 2587 dam
Hoffman Dam 2587
Hoffman Dam 2587, located in Steinauer, Nebraska, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 2000, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 166 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.4 square miles, Hoffman Dam 2587 plays a crucial role in managing water resources along Turkey Creek.
Despite its low hazard potential, Hoffman Dam 2587 is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in April 2017. The dam has a structural height of 29 feet and a normal storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge of 21 cubic feet per second, this dam is designed to mitigate flood risks and protect the surrounding area. While the dam's condition may be a concern, its importance in water management and flood control cannot be understated for the local community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Hoffman Dam 2587 provides insight into the critical infrastructure that supports water management in Nebraska. With a focus on flood risk reduction and a history of state regulation and inspection, this dam serves as a key component of the region's water resource management. As efforts continue to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this structure, it remains a vital piece of the puzzle in maintaining a sustainable water system for the 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 Hoffman Dam 2587 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 2,280 cfs | → |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt | 850 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 147 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 195 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 3,280 cfs | → |
| Little Nemaha River At Auburn | 743 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hoffman Dam 2587.
Boat launches
- Burchard Lake Wma
- Wolf - Wildcat
- Rockford Lake Sra
- Bear Pierce Lake 2a
- Wirth Brothers
- Iron Horse Trail Lake
Track Hoffman Dam 2587 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 Hoffman Dam 2587
Where does the data for Hoffman Dam 2587 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 Hoffman Dam 2587.