Farr Dam 4043 dam
Farr Dam 4043
Farr Dam 4043, located in Frontier, Nebraska, is a private earth dam built in 1980 for flood risk reduction along TR-DEER CREEK CANYON. Standing at 27.6 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 25 feet, this dam serves the primary purpose of mitigating flood risks in the area. With a storage capacity of 159.8 acre-feet and a normal storage of 98.7 acre-feet, Farr Dam 4043 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Maintained and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Farr Dam 4043 has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. Despite not having a spillway type or width specified, the dam undergoes regular inspections every 10 years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With its emergency action plan status unknown and no risk assessment in place, the dam remains a vital infrastructure for flood protection in the area, overseen by state authorities and complying with state regulations.
As a key component in the flood risk management strategy for Frontier, Nebraska, Farr Dam 4043 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local community from potential disasters. With its modest height and storage capacity, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. Supported by the Nebraska DNR and subject to regular inspections, Farr Dam 4043 exemplifies the collaborative approach taken to ensure the safety and security of the area's water infrastructure.
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 Farr Dam 4043 -- 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 | → |
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Farr Dam 4043.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Holbrook City Park
- Gallagher Canyon State Rec Area - Cozad
- West Side Park - Beaver City
- Willow View Campground
- Buffalo Roam Campground
- Muny Park
Track Farr Dam 4043 in the Snoflo app
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About Farr Dam 4043
Where does the data for Farr Dam 4043 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 Farr Dam 4043.