Grazers Inc Dam dam
Grazers Inc Dam
Grazers INC Dam, located in Furnas, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure built in 1980 for flood risk reduction purposes along the TR-Republican River. Standing at a height of 16.9 feet with a hydraulic height of 14 feet, this earth-type dam has a storage capacity of 55.8 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3.6 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Grazers INC Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. The dam's primary purpose, in addition to flood risk reduction, is categorized as 'Other', reflecting its multifunctional role in water management. Although its condition assessment is currently rated as 'Not Rated', the dam's last inspection in September 2018 confirmed its safety and compliance with state regulatory standards. This dam is a crucial component of the local water infrastructure, providing essential protection to the surrounding community and ecosystem.
With its strategic location and design, Grazers INC Dam serves as a key asset in the water management system of Furnas, Nebraska. As part of a larger network of structures along the TR-Republican River, this dam contributes to the overall resilience of the region against potential water-related hazards. Its low hazard potential, coupled with regular inspections and state regulatory oversight, ensures that Grazers INC Dam continues to fulfill its vital functions in safeguarding the local environment and communities from the impacts of extreme weather events and water resource challenges.
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 Grazers Inc Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Cambridge | 60 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Beaver City | 1 cfs | → |
| Sappa C Nr Lyle | 3 cfs | → |
| Sappa Creek Near Stamford | 5 cfs | → |
| Red Willow Creek Near Red Willow | 3 cfs | → |
| Republican River Near Orleans | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Grazers Inc Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Grazers Inc Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Grazers Inc Dam
Where does the data for Grazers Inc 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 Grazers Inc Dam.