Farnik Dam
Farnik Dam is an earth dam located in Knox County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Farnik Dam
The primary purpose of Farnik Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wendell & Betty Rohrer (private). It impounds the Tr-schindler Creek near Niobrara.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Knox |
| Nearest City | Niobrara |
| River/Stream | Tr-schindler Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.63284, -98.14322 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 132 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wendell & Betty Rohrer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00759 |
| Federal ID | NE00759 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |