Edloff Stewart Dam dam
Edloff Stewart Dam
Edloff Stewart Dam, located in Bloomington, Nebraska, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. This private-owned dam, completed in 1939, stands at a height of 18.2 meters and has a storage capacity of 269.1 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Little Cottonwood Creek, it plays a crucial role in the local water resource management system. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed in poor condition as of the last inspection in August 2019.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Edloff Stewart Dam is regulated by the state and subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a drainage area of 3.27 square kilometers and a maximum discharge capability of 905 cubic feet per second, the dam contributes to the overall water management strategy in Franklin County. Although the dam's core is made of stone and its foundation of soil, the dam is primarily constructed of earth and stretches 170 meters in length to impound water for various uses.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Edloff Stewart Dam an intriguing structure due to its historical significance and multifaceted purposes. As a vital component of the local ecosystem, the dam's condition and maintenance are essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment. With ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight, this dam remains a key feature in the water infrastructure of Nebraska, providing valuable resources for both human and wildlife populations in the region.
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 Edloff Stewart Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River Near Orleans | 43 cfs | → |
| Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff | · | → |
| Sappa Creek Near Stamford | 4 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Kearney | 23 cfs | → |
| Nf Solomon R At Glade | 5 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Guide Rock | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Edloff Stewart Dam.
Boat launches
- Harlan - Gremlin Cove
- Hunter Cove - Low Water Ramp
- Harlan - Cedar Point Ramp
- Patterson Harbor
- Methodist Cove
- Harlan - Alma Boat Ramp
Track Edloff Stewart 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 Edloff Stewart Dam
Where does the data for Edloff Stewart 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 Edloff Stewart Dam.