Hastings Dam
Hastings Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Nebraska, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hastings Dam
The primary purpose of Hastings Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Hastings (local government). It impounds the Tr-w Fk Big Blue River near Hastings.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 978 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 455 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Hastings |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Fk Big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.61266, -98.38522 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 978 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 455 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 455 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,175 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Hastings |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00165 |
| Federal ID | NE00165 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |