Frerichs Dam 3363 dam
Frerichs Dam 3363
Frerichs Dam 3363, located in Gage County, Nebraska, serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the TR-WOLF CREEK. Built in 1960, this private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 18.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 59.9 acre-feet, with a drainage area of 0.15 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its structural integrity and functionality.
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Frerichs Dam 3363 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. Although the dam's condition has not been officially rated, regular inspections are conducted to monitor its performance and identify any necessary maintenance or improvements. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and potential risk management measures are yet to be determined, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and preparedness efforts.
In the event of an emergency, it is essential for the dam's owners, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to collaborate effectively to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the importance of maintaining and enhancing infrastructure like Frerichs Dam 3363 becomes increasingly significant in mitigating the risks associated with extreme weather events and preserving the region's water resources for future generations of Nebraskans.
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 Frerichs Dam 3363 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataway Creek Near Tappahannock | 13 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Beulahville | 47 cfs | → |
| Totopotomoy Creek Near Studley | 2 cfs | → |
| Pamunkey River Near Hanover | 86 cfs | → |
| Dragon Swamp At Mascot | 13 cfs | → |
| Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frerichs Dam 3363.
Boat launches
- Wolf - Wildcat
- Rockford Lake Sra
- Burchard Lake Wma
- Bear Pierce Lake 2a
- Big Indian Recreation Area
- Wirth Brothers
Campgrounds
- Rockford Lake State Rec Area
- Burchard Lake State Wildlife Area
- Feits Memorial Park
- Chautauqua Municipal Park - Beatrice
- Big Indian Nrd Rec Area
- Riverside Park - Beatrice
Fishing spots
Track Frerichs Dam 3363 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 Frerichs Dam 3363
Where does the data for Frerichs Dam 3363 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 Frerichs Dam 3363.