Mcdaniel Dam dam
Mcdaniel Dam
Mcdaniel Dam, located in Gage, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 2000 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Standing at a height of 19.5 feet with a length of 544 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 51.4 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.09 square miles along the TR-Big Indian Creek. Despite being a low hazard potential structure, the dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and integrity.
The dam, situated in Congressional District 03, Nebraska, is designed to withstand hydraulic pressures and serve its primary purpose effectively. With a normal storage capacity of 4.2 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.5 acres, Mcdaniel Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. The dam's condition is currently not rated, but regular inspections every five years help monitor any potential risks and ensure that necessary maintenance measures are implemented promptly.
As a key feature in the local landscape, Mcdaniel Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water storage and protection, contributing to the overall resilience of the area against climate-related challenges. With its significance in fire protection and supporting aquatic life, the dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation efforts. As enthusiasts in water resources and climate, understanding the importance of structures like Mcdaniel Dam sheds light on the intricate balance between human needs and environmental sustainability in the face of a changing climate.
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 Mcdaniel Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 408 cfs | → |
| Little Blue R At Hollenberg | 162 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 272 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 19 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Fairbury | 1,310 cfs | → |
| L Blue R Nr Barnes | 423 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcdaniel Dam.
Boat launches
- Big Indian Recreation Area
- Arrowhead Wma
- Rockford Lake Sra
- Diamond Lake Wma
- Wolf - Wildcat
- Bear Pierce Lake 2a
Track Mcdaniel 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 Mcdaniel Dam
Where does the data for Mcdaniel 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 Mcdaniel Dam.