Lueking Dam 477
Lueking Dam 477 is an earth dam located in Furnas County, Nebraska, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lueking Dam 477
The primary purpose of Lueking Dam 477 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Melvin R & Donna L Christensen (private). It impounds the Tr-republican River near Edison.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/04/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Furnas |
| Nearest City | Edison |
| River/Stream | Tr-republican River |
| Coordinates | 40.26024, -99.78736 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 370 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Melvin R & Donna L Christensen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00477 |
| Federal ID | NE00477 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |