Ruggles Dam 7963 dam
Ruggles Dam 7963
Ruggles Dam 7963, located in Red Willow, Nebraska, along TR-Kelley Creek, is a privately owned structure designed to serve multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction. Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 25.1 feet and has a storage capacity of 108.3 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in September 2018.
The dam's primary purpose extends beyond flood control, making it a significant asset in managing water resources in the region. With a normal storage capacity of 13.7 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.16 square miles, Ruggles Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels and ensuring the safety of nearby communities. The dam's location in Congressional District 03, Nebraska, under the oversight of the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, underscores its importance in the local water management infrastructure.
While Ruggles Dam 7963 has not been formally rated for its condition, its presence as a regulated structure in Nebraska highlights its essential role in water resource management. With a focus on flood risk reduction and other purposes, this earth dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to safeguard communities and their surrounding environment from the impacts of climate change and water-related hazards.
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 Ruggles Dam 7963 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Mccook Nebr | 28 cfs | → |
| Red Willow Creek Near Red Willow | 3 cfs | → |
| Driftwood Creek Near Mc Cook | 0 cfs | → |
| Frenchman Creek At Culbertson | 23 cfs | → |
| Beaver C At Cedar Bluffs | · | → |
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ruggles Dam 7963.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Karrer Park
- Red Willow Reservoir State Rec Area
- Willow View Campground
- Kiwanis Point Campground
- Buffalo Roam Campground
- Sappa Park
Fishing spots
Track Ruggles Dam 7963 in the Snoflo app
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About Ruggles Dam 7963
Where does the data for Ruggles Dam 7963 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 Ruggles Dam 7963.