Dll Farms Dam dam
Dll Farms Dam
Dll Farms Dam, located in Holbrook, Nebraska, along the TR-Deer Creek river, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction in the region. Built in 1960, this private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 23.4 feet and has a storage capacity of 106.6 acre-feet, providing essential flood control measures for the surrounding area. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition, as per the last inspection conducted in April 2020.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Dll Farms Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a focus on protecting the local community from potential water-related disasters. With a drainage area of 0.55 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 16.8 acre-feet, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources and mitigating the impact of extreme weather events in the area.
Situated in Frontier County, Nebraska, within the Omaha District, Dll Farms Dam is overseen by the local authorities and maintained to meet the required safety standards. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of such infrastructure in safeguarding communities against flooding and ensuring sustainable water management is crucial. Despite its current poor condition, efforts are likely underway to address any structural concerns and enhance the dam's functionality to continue serving its vital role in protecting the region from flood risks.
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 Dll Farms Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
| Red Willow Creek Near Red Willow | 3 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Beaver City | 1 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Mccook Nebr | 28 cfs | → |
| Sappa C Nr Lyle | 3 cfs | → |
| Driftwood Creek Near Mc Cook | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dll Farms Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Holbrook City Park
- Gallagher Canyon State Rec Area - Cozad
- Willow View Campground
- Buffalo Roam Campground
- Kiwanis Point Campground
- Red Willow Reservoir State Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Camp Hayes Lake
- Maxwell Rest Stop Dor
- Fort Mcpherson Dor
- Keith Sebelius (Norton)
- Fremont Slough
- North Platte I-80 City Lake
More reservoirs
Track Dll Farms Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dll Farms Dam
Where does the data for Dll Farms 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 Dll Farms Dam.