Rutt Herefords Dam dam
Rutt Herefords Dam
Rutt Herefords 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 20.1 feet and has a storage capacity of 67.6 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 46.7 acre-feet. The dam's surface area covers 8.3 acres, serving a drainage area of 0.38 square miles.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Rutt Herefords Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. With state regulation, inspection, and enforcement in place, the dam ensures the safety of surrounding areas in the event of flooding. Despite its age, the dam continues to fulfill its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, safeguarding the local community and environment from potential water-related disasters.
As a significant infrastructure in flood management, Rutt Herefords Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water resources and climate resilience in the region. With its strategic location and design, the dam stands as a testament to effective engineering and proactive measures for mitigating flood risks. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data surrounding this dam offers valuable insights into the importance of sustainable infrastructure for ensuring the safety and well-being of communities in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Rutt Herefords Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River Near Kearney | 21 cfs | → |
| Republican River Near Orleans | 40 cfs | → |
| Sappa Creek Near Stamford | 3 cfs | → |
| Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff | · | → |
| Republican River At Guide Rock | 2 cfs | → |
| Platte R Mid Ch | 79 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rutt Herefords Dam.
Boat launches
- Harlan - Gremlin Cove
- Hunter Cove - Low Water Ramp
- Harlan - Cedar Point Ramp
- Patterson Harbor
- Methodist Cove
- Harlan - Alma Boat Ramp
Track Rutt Herefords 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 Rutt Herefords Dam
Where does the data for Rutt Herefords 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 Rutt Herefords Dam.