Gross Dam 8290 dam
Gross Dam 8290
Gross Dam 8290, located in Gosper County, Nebraska, is a private-owned structure built in 1960 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at a height of 36.4 feet and stretches 370 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 57.7 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Muddy Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, Gross Dam 8290 serves as a vital infrastructure for water management in the area. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain inspection and emergency preparedness measures, it remains a key component in the local water system. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the dam's significance in flood control and its contribution to the overall water management efforts in Nebraska.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts delve deeper into the details of Gross Dam 8290, they will find a structure that not only serves its primary purpose of flood risk reduction but also contributes to other beneficial purposes. While the dam's condition assessment may not be rated, its strategic location on TR-Muddy Creek and its capacity to store water highlight its importance in ensuring water security for the surrounding area. As discussions around water management and climate resilience continue, Gross Dam 8290 stands as a tangible example of the intersection between infrastructure, natural resources, and environmental sustainability.
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 Gross Dam 8290 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Beaver City | 1 cfs | → |
| Red Willow Creek Near Red Willow | 3 cfs | → |
| Sappa C Nr Lyle | 3 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Overton | 171 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gross Dam 8290.
Track Gross Dam 8290 in the Snoflo app
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About Gross Dam 8290
Where does the data for Gross Dam 8290 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 Gross Dam 8290.