Hansen Dam 323
Hansen Dam 323 is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hansen Dam 323
Hansen Dam 323 is a dam in Lincoln, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Hansen Ranch Co (private). It impounds the Tr-white Horse Creek near Maxwell.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 505 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 12/20/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Maxwell |
| River/Stream | Tr-white Horse Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.23633, -100.79610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Hansen Ranch Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00323 |
| Federal ID | NE00323 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |