Pruss Dam
Pruss Dam is an earth dam located in Seward County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pruss Dam
Pruss Dam is a dam in Seward, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Julie A Garrett (private). It impounds the Tr-middle Oak Creek near Raymond.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Seward |
| Nearest City | Raymond |
| River/Stream | Tr-middle Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.03233, -97.02149 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 222 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Julie A Garrett |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00087 |
| Federal ID | NE00087 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |