Sindt Dam dam
Sindt Dam
Sindt Dam, located in Franklin, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on Wortham Creek. Completed in 1945, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a structural height of 24 feet. With a length of 290 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 239 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 5.9 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, Sindt Dam is currently in poor condition as of the last inspection in April 2020. The dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. While the dam may require maintenance or rehabilitation to improve its condition, it remains a crucial asset for flood risk reduction in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of dams like Sindt Dam in managing and mitigating flood risks is essential. With its history, purpose, and current condition in mind, there is a clear need to prioritize the upkeep and maintenance of this vital infrastructure to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community and environment from potential flooding events.
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 Sindt Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Guide Rock | 2 cfs | → |
| Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff | · | → |
| Republican River Near Orleans | 40 cfs | → |
| White Rock C Nr Burr Oak | 1 cfs | → |
| Nf Solomon R At Glade | 5 cfs | → |
| Nf Solomon R At Portis | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sindt Dam.
Boat launches
- Harlan - Cedar Point Ramp
- Harlan - Gremlin Cove
- Hunter Cove - Low Water Ramp
- Patterson Harbor
- Methodist Cove
- Harlan - Alma Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- South Park Municipal Campground
- South Outlet - Harlan County Lake
- North Outlet - Harlan County Lake
- Gremlin Cove - Harlan County Lake
- Hunter Cove - Harlan County Lake
- Patterson Harbor Marina Campground
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Sindt Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sindt Dam
Where does the data for Sindt 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 Sindt Dam.