Snethen Dam 5235 dam
Snethen Dam 5235
Snethen Dam 5235, located in Richardson, Nebraska, serves a crucial role in flood risk reduction along the TR-Muddy Creek. Built in 1980, this private earth dam stands at a height of 26.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 66.6 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 40.5 acre-feet. The dam spans 530 feet in length and covers a surface area of 5.1 acres, with a drainage area of 0.59 square miles.
Despite its important function, the dam is currently rated as having a low hazard potential and poor condition, based on a 2017 inspection. The State of Nebraska regulates and inspects the structure, ensuring its compliance with safety standards. The dam's proximity to a residential area underscores the need for regular maintenance and monitoring to mitigate potential risks. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Snethen Dam 5235 to be a significant infrastructure contributing to flood control efforts in the region, despite its current condition assessment.
As a key element in the flood risk management of the area, Snethen Dam 5235 plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters. The dam's design and construction, overseen by private entities, highlight the collaborative effort required to safeguard against flooding events. With its strategic location and purposeful function, this earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate adaptation in the face of changing environmental conditions. Enthusiasts in these fields will appreciate the intricate balance between infrastructure development and nature conservation embodied by Snethen Dam 5235.
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 Snethen Dam 5235 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Rulo | 45,200 cfs | → |
| Big Nemaha River At Falls City | 377 cfs | → |
| Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo | 686 cfs | → |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt | 195 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Graham | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Little Nemaha River At Auburn | 297 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Snethen Dam 5235.
Track Snethen Dam 5235 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 Snethen Dam 5235
Where does the data for Snethen Dam 5235 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 Snethen Dam 5235.