West Twin Lake Dam dam
West Twin Lake Dam
West Twin Lake Dam in Cherry, Nebraska, stands as a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks and provide essential water resource management in the region. Completed in 2003, this private-owned earth dam boasts a height of 7 feet and a length of 90 feet, offering a storage capacity of 429 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 0.9 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
Situated on TR-MUD CREEK, West Twin Lake Dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and ensuring the safety of downstream communities. With a satisfactory condition assessment as of October 2020, the dam maintains a structural height of 12 feet and a hydraulic height of 6 feet, contributing to its resilience in managing surface water and maintaining normal storage levels of 228 acre-feet. This dam, primarily funded and regulated at the state level, exemplifies effective collaboration between local authorities and private owners in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the region.
As a key component of flood risk reduction efforts in Nebraska, West Twin Lake Dam underscores the importance of proactive dam management and adherence to state regulatory standards. With its strategic location and modest surface area of 113 acres, this earth dam serves as a testament to the vital role of infrastructure in promoting sustainable water resource practices and climate adaptation. Through regular inspections and compliance with state permitting requirements, West Twin Lake Dam continues to uphold its purpose of safeguarding communities and enhancing water security in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 West Twin Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Cr Above Refuge Near Tuthill Sd | 26 cfs | → |
| Little White R Near Vetal Sd | 98 cfs | → |
| Lake Cr Below Refuge Near Tuthill Sd | 0 cfs | → |
| Little White R Near Martin Sd | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Twin Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track West Twin Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About West Twin Lake Dam
Where does the data for West Twin Lake 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 West Twin Lake Dam.