Kubicek Dam
Kubicek Dam is an earth dam located in Fillmore County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kubicek Dam
The primary purpose of Kubicek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dwaine L Kubicek (private). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek near Dewitt.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 573 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 464 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/23/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Fillmore |
| Nearest City | Dewitt |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.51794, -97.40352 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 573 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 464 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 464 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,540 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dwaine L Kubicek |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00029 |
| Federal ID | NE00029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |