Donco Partnership Dam dam
Donco Partnership Dam
Donco Partnership Dam, located in Franklin, Nebraska, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along the TR-CALUMET CREEK. Built in 1960, this private earth dam stands at a height of 24.6 feet and stretches 310 feet in length, providing essential protection to the surrounding area. Despite its poor condition assessment, the dam has a low hazard potential and is regularly inspected and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
With a storage capacity of 54.6 acre-feet and a normal storage of 9.1 acre-feet, Donco Partnership Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region and safeguarding against potential flooding events. Its location within the Omaha District ensures oversight and maintenance to meet state permitting and inspection requirements. While the dam's hazard potential is low, continued monitoring and potential rehabilitation efforts may be necessary to ensure its long-term effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Donco Partnership Dam stands as a testament to the importance of infrastructure in managing and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events. As a privately owned structure, its role in protecting the community from floods underscores the collaborative efforts needed to address water management challenges. With ongoing inspection and regulation by state authorities, the dam remains a key asset in safeguarding the area against potential hazards, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience 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 Donco Partnership Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff | · | → |
| Republican River Near Orleans | 40 cfs | → |
| Nf Solomon R At Glade | 5 cfs | → |
| Sappa Creek Near Stamford | 3 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Guide Rock | 2 cfs | → |
| Nf Solomon R At Portis | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Donco Partnership Dam.
Boat launches
- Harlan - Cedar Point Ramp
- Harlan - Gremlin Cove
- Hunter Cove - Low Water Ramp
- Patterson Harbor
- Methodist Cove
- Harlan - Alma Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- South Park Municipal Campground
- South Outlet - Harlan County Lake
- North Outlet - Harlan County Lake
- Gremlin Cove - Harlan County Lake
- Patterson Harbor Marina Campground
- Hunter Cove - Harlan County Lake
Track Donco Partnership Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Donco Partnership Dam
Where does the data for Donco Partnership 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 Donco Partnership Dam.