Scheele Dam 7443 dam
Scheele Dam 7443
Scheele Dam 7443, located in ODELL, Nebraska, along the TR-ASH CREEK, is a privately owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction. Built in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 15.1 feet and has a storage capacity of 51.6 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 indicated poor conditions, highlighting the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its continued functionality and safety.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Scheele Dam 7443 is subject to state regulations and inspections to uphold safety standards. With a drainage area of 0.1 square miles and a surface area of 4.4 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. However, its structural integrity and maintenance need to be closely monitored to prevent any potential risks or failures that could impact the surrounding community and environment.
As climate change continues to pose challenges to water management and infrastructure, Scheele Dam 7443 stands as a reminder of the importance of effective dam maintenance and monitoring. With a focus on improving its condition and resilience, this dam serves as a vital asset in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the sustainable management of water resources in Gage County, Nebraska.
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 Scheele Dam 7443 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 862 cfs | → |
| Little Blue R At Hollenberg | 231 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 87 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Fairbury | 187 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 933 cfs | → |
| L Blue R Nr Barnes | 389 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scheele Dam 7443.
Boat launches
- Arrowhead Wma
- Diamond Lake Wma
- Big Indian Recreation Area
- 9b - Leisure Lake
- Rockford Lake Sra
- 12a - Recreation Area
Track Scheele Dam 7443 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 Scheele Dam 7443
Where does the data for Scheele Dam 7443 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 Scheele Dam 7443.