Maskenthine Dam dam
Maskenthine Dam
Maskenthine Dam, located in Stanton, Nebraska, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area. Completed in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 48 feet, with a structural height of 53 feet, and a hydraulic height of 46 feet. It has a length of 1605 feet and a storage capacity of 3862 acre-feet, serving as a critical resource for water management in the region. The dam is owned by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its proper inspection, enforcement, and permitting processes are in place.
With a drainage area of 9.4 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 17,730 cubic feet per second, Maskenthine Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential flooding events. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition, with regular inspections conducted to ensure its safety and functionality. The emergency action plan for the dam, last revised in February 2018, serves as a guideline for risk management and emergency response, highlighting the importance of preparedness and proactive measures in mitigating any potential threats.
As part of the flood risk reduction strategy, Maskenthine Dam serves as a key infrastructure project in the region, providing essential protection for the local area against potential water-related disasters. With its strategic location on Maskenthine Creek and close oversight by regulatory agencies, including the Nebraska DNR, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Nebraska.
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 Maskenthine Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn River At Pilger | 461 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn R At Norfolk Ne | 279 cfs | → |
| North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce | 59 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At West Point | 626 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek At Wakefield | 109 cfs | → |
| Shell Creek Near Columbus | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Maskenthine Dam.
Track Maskenthine Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Maskenthine Dam
Where does the data for Maskenthine 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 High 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 Maskenthine Dam.