Kugler Dam 408
Kugler Dam 408 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Nebraska, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kugler Dam 408
The primary purpose of Kugler Dam 408 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Martha Kugler (private). It impounds the School Creek near Riverton.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 1,032 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 532 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 08/05/2020.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Riverton |
| River/Stream | School Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.06055, -98.79863 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,032 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 532 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 532 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Martha Kugler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00408 |
| Federal ID | NE00408 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |