Henderson Irrigation Dam dam
Henderson Irrigation Dam
Located in Monowi, Nebraska, the Henderson Irrigation Dam stands as a vital structure along the TR-Ponca Creek, serving its primary purpose of irrigation for the region. Constructed in 2007 by USDA NRCS, this private-owned earth dam boasts a structural height of 41 feet, a length of 530 feet, and a storage capacity of 121 acre-feet. With a fair condition assessment and low hazard potential, the dam provides reliable water resource management for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the Henderson Irrigation Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its operational safety and efficiency. With a drainage area of 2.5 square miles and a maximum discharge of 465 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels and facilitating agricultural activities in Boyd County. Despite its modest size and capacity, the dam remains a key asset in sustaining local water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the region.
Equipped with a spillway type unspecified, the Henderson Irrigation Dam continues to undergo regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in April 2018. With a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures remain up-to-date, ensuring timely responses to any potential hazards or emergencies. As a pivotal component of the local water infrastructure, the Henderson Irrigation Dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate adaptation in agricultural regions like Monowi, 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 Henderson Irrigation Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Niobrara River Nr. Verdel | 2,750 cfs | → |
| Ponca Creek At Verdel | 13 cfs | → |
| Verdigre C Nr Verdigre | 206 cfs | → |
| Bazile Creek Near Niobrara | 65 cfs | → |
| Bazile Creek At Center | 52 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Ewing | 67 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Henderson Irrigation Dam.
Track Henderson Irrigation Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Henderson Irrigation Dam
Where does the data for Henderson 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 Henderson Irrigation Dam.