Frear Dam 3561 dam
Frear Dam 3561
Frear Dam 3561, located in Orleans, Nebraska, along the TR-Republican River, stands as a crucial structure designed for flood risk reduction. Built in 1960, this earth dam boasts a height of 15.2 meters and a storage capacity of 58.1 million gallons. With a low hazard potential, the dam serves as a vital component in the water resource management of the region, safeguarding against potential flood events and ensuring the safety of nearby communities in Harlan County.
Managed by private owners, Frear Dam 3561 falls under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with state regulatory agencies overseeing its permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated as of the last inspection in June 2018. With a designated emergency action plan and a regular inspection frequency of five years, the dam is well-prepared to mitigate any potential risks and ensure the continued safety of its surrounding areas.
As part of a network of essential infrastructure, Frear Dam 3561 plays a critical role in water resource management and climate resilience in Nebraska. With its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this earth dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between private owners and state regulators in maintaining the integrity of vital water structures. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, the importance of structures like Frear Dam 3561 in safeguarding against flooding and ensuring water security for local communities cannot be overstated.
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 Frear Dam 3561 -- 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 | → |
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frear Dam 3561.
Boat launches
- Oxford City Lake
- Harlan - Alma Boat Ramp
- Methodist Cove
- Hunter Cove - Low Water Ramp
- Harlan - Gremlin Cove
- Holdrege City Lake
Track Frear Dam 3561 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 Frear Dam 3561
Where does the data for Frear Dam 3561 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 Frear Dam 3561.