Maska Dam dam
Maska Dam
Maska Dam, located in Franklin, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed for flood risk reduction along the TR-W BR Thompson Creek. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 14.4 feet and has a length of 335 feet, providing a storage capacity of 50.9 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as poor, with the last inspection conducted in April 2017.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Maska Dam is subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure its safety and effectiveness in flood control. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving the local community by preventing potential inundation during periods of heavy rainfall or snowmelt. While the dam's condition may be concerning, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are crucial to mitigate any risks and ensure the dam's continued functionality in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events.
With its strategic location and vital role in flood risk management, Maska Dam serves as a critical infrastructure asset in the region. As climate change continues to amplify the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the importance of well-maintained structures like Maska Dam cannot be overstated. By staying vigilant in monitoring its condition and implementing necessary repairs and upgrades, stakeholders can ensure the long-term resilience and effectiveness of this essential water resource management facility.
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 Maska Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River Near Orleans | 40 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Guide Rock | 2 cfs | → |
| Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff | · | → |
| Platte River Near Kearney | 21 cfs | → |
| Sappa Creek Near Stamford | 3 cfs | → |
| White Rock C Nr Burr Oak | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Maska Dam.
Boat launches
- Harlan - Gremlin Cove
- Hunter Cove - Low Water Ramp
- Harlan - Cedar Point Ramp
- Patterson Harbor
- Methodist Cove
- Harlan - Alma Boat Ramp
Track Maska 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 Maska Dam
Where does the data for Maska 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 Maska Dam.