Elson Detention Dam 1-n
Elson Detention Dam 1-n is an earth dam located in Frontier County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Elson Detention Dam 1-n
Elson Detention Dam 1-n is a dam in Frontier, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Allan D & Kim M Mortensen Family Trust (private). It impounds the Curtis Creek near Stockville.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 257 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 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 12/12/2022.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Frontier |
| Nearest City | Stockville |
| River/Stream | Curtis Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.70022, -100.47893 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 920 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Allan D & Kim M Mortensen Family Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00324 |
| Federal ID | NE00324 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |