Endorf Irrigation Dam dam
Endorf Irrigation Dam
Endorf Irrigation Dam, located in Fillmore County, Nebraska, stands as a vital structure for agricultural water management in the region. Built in 1987 by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned earth dam is primarily designed for irrigation purposes, with a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. The dam spans 488 feet in length and sits along Walnut Creek, offering a sustainable water source for local farmers.
Managed and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Endorf Irrigation Dam is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam plays a crucial role in the irrigation infrastructure of the area, serving as a reliable water source for agricultural activities. With a drainage area of 0.37 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 205 cubic feet per second, this dam contributes significantly to water resource management in the region.
Endorf Irrigation Dam's importance lies not just in its physical attributes but also in its impact on the local community and economy. With a surface area of 6.5 acres and a normal storage capacity of 29.5 acre-feet, the dam supports sustainable agriculture practices and ensures water availability for crops. As a key component of the irrigation network, this earth dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience, showcasing the essential role of infrastructure in supporting agricultural sustainability 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Endorf Irrigation Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Blue River Near Fairbury | 213 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 105 cfs | → |
| Big Blue River Near Crete | 162 cfs | → |
| West Fork Big Blue River Nr Dorchester | 71 cfs | → |
| Little Blue R At Hollenberg | 298 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Deweese | 61 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Endorf Irrigation Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Endorf Irrigation Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Endorf Irrigation Dam
Where does the data for Endorf Irrigation 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 Endorf Irrigation Dam.