Jurgens Dam 4787 dam
Jurgens Dam 4787
Jurgens Dam 4787, located in Gage, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1960 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. With a height of 20.6 feet and a storage capacity of 78.8 acre-feet, this dam on TR-Bear Creek serves as a vital water resource in the region. Despite its poor condition assessment and low hazard potential, it is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
The dam, with a length of 465 feet and a surface area of 9 acres, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, especially during times of drought or emergencies. The primary owner of Jurgens Dam 4787 is a private entity, and it is located within the jurisdiction of the state of Nebraska. The dam's location in a rural setting highlights its importance for local fire protection, livestock watering, and recreational fishing, showcasing its multi-functional role in supporting both human and ecological needs.
Despite its age and current condition, Jurgens Dam 4787 remains a significant infrastructure for water management in the region, providing essential services for the community. With ongoing regulatory oversight and periodic inspections, efforts are being made to maintain the dam's functionality and safety for the long term. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of structures like Jurgens Dam 4787 is crucial in ensuring sustainable water management practices and resilience in the face of changing environmental 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 Jurgens Dam 4787 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 19 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 408 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Roca | 4 cfs | → |
| Big Blue River Near Crete | 254 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Pioneers Blvd At Lincoln | 5 cfs | → |
| Little Blue R At Hollenberg | 162 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jurgens Dam 4787.
Boat launches
- Bear Pierce Lake 2a
- Rockford Lake Sra
- Wolf - Wildcat
- Clatonia Public Use Area
- Stagecoach
- Big Indian Recreation Area
Track Jurgens Dam 4787 in the Snoflo app
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About Jurgens Dam 4787
Where does the data for Jurgens Dam 4787 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 Jurgens Dam 4787.