Philip Bohl Dam dam
Philip Bohl Dam
Philip Bohl Dam, located in Nemaha, Nebraska, was completed in 2008 and serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Muddy Creek. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 19 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 2.7 acres and has a drainage area of 0.61 square miles, providing essential protection to the surrounding area.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Philip Bohl Dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity and overall satisfactory condition. With a low hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as meeting safety guidelines, although emergency action plans and risk assessment measures may need further development. The dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction highlights its importance in safeguarding the local community and ecosystem from potential water-related disasters.
With a significant role in mitigating flood risks in Nemaha County, Philip Bohl Dam stands as a vital piece of water resource infrastructure in Nebraska. As a key feature in the area's flood control system, this earth dam continues to be monitored and regulated to uphold its protective functions and ensure the safety of nearby residents and properties.
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 Philip Bohl Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Nemaha River At Auburn | 743 cfs | → |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt | 850 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Nebraska City | 37,500 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 147 cfs | → |
| Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg | 2,230 cfs | → |
| Big Nemaha River At Falls City | 1,470 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Philip Bohl Dam.
Boat launches
- Kirkmans Cove Lake
- Wirth Brothers
- Brownville Riverside City Park
- Peru Boat Ramp
- Burchard Lake Wma
- Iron Horse Trail Lake
Track Philip Bohl Dam 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 Philip Bohl Dam
Where does the data for Philip Bohl 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 Philip Bohl Dam.