Breinig-Schutz Dam dam
Breinig-Schutz Dam
Breinig-Schutz Dam, located in Gosper, Nebraska, is a vital structure owned by the local government to mitigate flood risks along the TR-Elk Creek. Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 9.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 91.7 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the region. The dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential inundation and offers a low hazard potential according to the latest inspection data.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NE DNR), Breinig-Schutz Dam is maintained for structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. Despite its modest size with a surface area of 3.1 acres and drainage area of 5.58 square miles, the dam serves as a key component in the local water resource management system. The dam's condition assessment remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood protection.
As a notable feature in Congressional District 03, Nebraska, Breinig-Schutz Dam stands as a testament to the community's commitment to safeguarding against natural disasters. With a focus on flood risk reduction and a history of state jurisdiction and enforcement, this dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable management practices in the region.
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 Breinig-Schutz Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River Near Overton | 151 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 20 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr | 31 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
| Platte R Mid Ch | 135 cfs | → |
| Elm Creek Nr Elm Creek | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Breinig-Schutz Dam.
Boat launches
- Elwood Wma
- Bullhead Expressway Gosper County
- Phillips Canyon Wma
- Johnson Lake Sra Inlet
- Plum Creek Canyon Reservoir Wma
- Gallagher Canyon Sra
Track Breinig-Schutz Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Breinig-Schutz Dam
Where does the data for Breinig-Schutz 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 Breinig-Schutz Dam.