Monie Dam dam
Monie Dam
Monie Dam, located in Franklin, Nebraska, is a private earth dam completed in 1949 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a length of 278 feet, providing a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. With a surface area of 7 acres and a drainage area of 1.8 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in controlling water flow and ensuring water availability for various purposes in the region.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Monie Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2020 was deemed unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential improvements. With a history of serving as a vital water resource for the area, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts along the TR Republican River.
As a key feature in the local water infrastructure, Monie Dam serves as a critical asset for fire protection, livestock watering, and recreational activities in the region. With its strategic location and capacity to store water, the dam contributes to the overall ecosystem health and resilience, making it a significant resource for both human and environmental needs. Ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight by the Nebraska DNR ensure that the dam remains safe and functional, underscoring its importance in water resource management and climate adaptation strategies for the future.
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 Monie Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Guide Rock | 2 cfs | → |
| Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff | · | → |
| Nf Solomon R At Glade | 4 cfs | → |
| Republican River Near Orleans | 39 cfs | → |
| Nf Solomon R At Portis | 17 cfs | → |
| White Rock C Nr Burr Oak | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Monie 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
- Smith Center Roadside Area
- South Outlet - Harlan County Lake
- North Outlet - Harlan County Lake
- Gremlin Cove - Harlan County Lake
- Patterson Harbor Marina Campground
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Monie Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Monie Dam
Where does the data for Monie 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 Monie Dam.