Frank Dam 668
Frank Dam 668 is an earth dam located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Frank Dam 668
The primary purpose of Frank Dam 668 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 Keller Family Land Partnership (private). It impounds the Tr-north Platte River near Scottsbluff.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 838 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 04/19/2019.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| Nearest City | Scottsbluff |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.83623, -103.72897 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 838 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Keller Family Land Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00668 |
| Federal ID | NE00668 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |