Farwell 1-6 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Farwell 1-4 Oeltjen Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Farwell 1-6 is a water resource infrastructure located in Howard County, Nebraska, specifically on the TR-North Loup River.
°F
°F
mph
Wind
%
Humidity
Summary
Constructed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction. The earth dam stands at a height of 38.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 38 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 125.6 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 4.73 acres. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with a significant hazard potential.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Farwell 1-6 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. The location of the dam in Fullerton, Nebraska, is crucial for the local government's flood risk management strategies. The dam's primary designer, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, ensures that it meets state regulatory standards and is regularly inspected to maintain its structural integrity.
Despite its fair condition assessment, Farwell 1-6 poses a significant hazard potential and has an inspection frequency of 3 years. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently not detailed in the available data. With a purpose beyond flood risk reduction, this dam symbolizes the critical role of water resource infrastructure in ensuring climate resilience and disaster preparedness in Nebraska's water management strategies.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
260 |
Dam Height |
38.5 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH LOUP RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.73 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Drainage Area |
1.05 |
Nid Storage |
125.6 |
Structural Height |
44.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr
|
2580cfs |
Middle Loup R. At St. Paul
|
1310cfs |
South Loup R At St. Michael
|
200cfs |
Warm Slough Nr Central City
|
0cfs |
Platte River Near Grand Island
|
1450cfs |
Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa
|
2080cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Farwell 1-6