Hahn Dam 5189 dam
Hahn Dam 5189
Hahn Dam 5189, located in Cherry County, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1960 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. This dam, standing at a height of 14.5 feet and a length of 200 feet, serves as a vital resource in the management of Pole Creek, offering a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.1 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations.
The dam's proximity to Pole Creek makes it a key component in the local water resource management system, playing a role in irrigation, livestock watering, and fire protection in the area. With a normal storage capacity of 13.7 acre-feet, Hahn Dam 5189 contributes to the overall water availability and quality in Cherry County. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its last inspection in October 2020 deemed it to have a low hazard potential, highlighting its importance in safeguarding the surrounding environment and communities against potential risks associated with water resource management.
As a significant feature in the landscape of Cherry County, Nebraska, Hahn Dam 5189 stands as a testament to the importance of small-scale water infrastructure in supporting various needs, from agricultural activities to emergency preparedness. With its history dating back to the 1960s, the dam continues to fulfill its role in the local ecosystem, showcasing the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and community protection. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and appreciating the significance of structures like Hahn Dam 5189 is essential in promoting sustainable practices and ensuring the long-term viability of water systems 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 Hahn Dam 5189 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Cr Above Refuge Near Tuthill Sd | 26 cfs | → |
| Little White R Near Martin Sd | 14 cfs | → |
| Lake Cr Below Refuge Near Tuthill Sd | 0 cfs | → |
| White R Nr Ne-Sd State Line | 11 cfs | → |
| Little White R Near Vetal Sd | 40 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hahn Dam 5189.
Boat launches
Track Hahn Dam 5189 in the Snoflo app
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About Hahn Dam 5189
Where does the data for Hahn Dam 5189 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 Hahn Dam 5189.