Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam dam
Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam
Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam, located in Boone, Nebraska, is a private-owned structure that stands as a vital water resource in the region. Completed in 1995, this earth dam on Plum Creek serves a primary purpose beyond flood control, with a height of 41.2 feet and a storage capacity of 45.7 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is state-regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures.
The dam's unique design features a stone core and soil foundation, with a length of 760 feet and a drainage area of 0.01 square miles. While not currently rated for its condition assessment, Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam remains a crucial component of the local water infrastructure. With its last inspection in October 2019, the dam is set for regular checks every 10 years to uphold its safety standards and emergency preparedness measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and maintenance. As a privately owned structure in a state-regulated system, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of monitoring and ensuring the reliability of water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions. With its strategic location on Plum Creek, Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of engineering, environmental stewardship, and public safety in water resource management.
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 Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa | 939 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Genoa | 97 cfs | → |
| Loup River Near Genoa | 378 cfs | → |
| Silver Cr | 11 cfs | → |
| Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr | 5 cfs | → |
| North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr | 569 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam.
Campgrounds
Track Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam 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 Maschhoffs Lagoon Dam.