Knutson Dam 8148 dam
Knutson Dam 8148
Knutson Dam 8148, located in Furnas, Nebraska, is a private-owned earth dam completed in 1960 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. With a height of 17.6 feet and a storage capacity of 128.5 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Situated on TR-Beaver Creek, it covers a surface area of 11.3 acres and serves a drainage area of 4.76 square miles.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Knutson Dam 8148 has a significant hazard potential and undergoes inspections every three years. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam has not been modified in recent years. The surrounding area is under the jurisdiction of the state and is regulated by state agencies, ensuring compliance with safety standards and emergency preparedness protocols. With its strategic location and purpose, Knutson Dam 8148 stands as a vital infrastructure for water management and climate resilience in the region.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Knutson Dam 8148 is a key structure contributing to water resource management in the region. Its proximity to Hendley, Nebraska, and position within the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers highlight its significance in the local ecosystem. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the upkeep and regulation of dams like Knutson Dam 8148 become increasingly crucial for ensuring water security and environmental sustainability in the area.
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 Knutson Dam 8148 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sappa C Nr Lyle | 3 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Beaver City | 1 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
| Red Willow Creek Near Red Willow | 3 cfs | → |
| Prairie Dog C Ab Keith Sebelius Lake | 2 cfs | → |
| Beaver C At Cedar Bluffs | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Knutson Dam 8148.
Campgrounds
- West Side Park - Beaver City
- Holbrook City Park
- Prairie Dog State Park
- Keith Sebelius Lake Ra
- George Mitchell Rv Park
- Karrer Park
Track Knutson Dam 8148 in the Snoflo app
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About Knutson Dam 8148
Where does the data for Knutson Dam 8148 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 Significant 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 Knutson Dam 8148.