Sturtevant Dam dam
Sturtevant Dam
Sturtevant Dam, located in Furnas, Nebraska, was completed in 1952 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and creating a small fish pond. This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet with a length of 207 feet, holding a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Beaver Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, with a low hazard potential according to the latest inspection in September 2019.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Sturtevant Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced at the state level. Its primary purpose of fire protection and stock pond highlights its significance in sustaining local ecosystems and supporting agricultural activities. With a drainage area of 3.1 square miles and a maximum discharge of 900 cubic feet per second, the dam contributes to water conservation efforts in the area, maintaining a surface area of 8 acres and a normal storage capacity of 27 acre-feet.
Located in a picturesque setting near HOLLINGER, Nebraska, Sturtevant Dam is a vital infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its sturdy stone core and soil foundation, the dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies in ensuring the safety and efficiency of water management structures. As a key component in the region's water infrastructure, Sturtevant Dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management practices and the importance of maintaining critical infrastructure for future generations.
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 Sturtevant Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Near Beaver City | 1 cfs | → |
| Sappa Creek Near Stamford | 5 cfs | → |
| Republican River Near Orleans | 54 cfs | → |
| Sappa C Nr Lyle | 3 cfs | → |
| Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff | · | → |
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sturtevant Dam.
Boat launches
- Oxford City Lake
- Harlan - Alma Boat Ramp
- Methodist Cove
- Holdrege City Lake
- Hunter Cove - Low Water Ramp
- Harlan - Gremlin Cove
Track Sturtevant Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sturtevant Dam
Where does the data for Sturtevant 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 Sturtevant Dam.