Ehrke Dam 3521 dam
Ehrke Dam 3521
Ehrke Dam 3521, located in Stamford, Nebraska, on Honey Creek, stands as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area. Built in 1980, this private-owned earth dam has a height of 16.3 feet and a storage capacity of 64.2 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 rated it as poor, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential improvements to ensure its continued effectiveness in managing flood risks.
With a drainage area of 0.84 square miles and a surface area of 8.5 acres, Ehrke Dam 3521 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding Furnas County from potential flooding events. While the dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, its current condition raises concerns about its long-term reliability. The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources oversees the regulation, inspection, and enforcement of this dam, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to safeguard the community.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the maintenance and upkeep of dams like Ehrke Dam 3521 become increasingly critical. With the potential for more frequent and severe flooding events in the future, ensuring the structural integrity and functionality of such infrastructure is essential for protecting lives and property. Collaborative efforts between private owners, regulatory agencies, and local communities will be key in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and maintaining the resilience of water resource systems like Ehrke Dam 3521.
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 Ehrke Dam 3521 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sappa Creek Near Stamford | 3 cfs | → |
| Republican River Near Orleans | 40 cfs | → |
| Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff | · | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Beaver City | 1 cfs | → |
| Sappa C Nr Lyle | 4 cfs | → |
| Prairie Dog C Ab Keith Sebelius Lake | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ehrke Dam 3521.
Boat launches
- Oxford City Lake
- Harlan - Alma Boat Ramp
- Methodist Cove
- Patterson Harbor
- Hunter Cove - Low Water Ramp
- Harlan - Cedar Point Ramp
Campgrounds
- Orleans City Rv Park
- West Side Park - Beaver City
- George Mitchell Rv Park
- Methodist Cove - Harlan County Lake
- Patterson Harbor Marina Campground
- Hunter Cove - Harlan County Lake
Fishing spots
Track Ehrke Dam 3521 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 Ehrke Dam 3521
Where does the data for Ehrke Dam 3521 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 Ehrke Dam 3521.