Halsey Dam
Halsey Dam is an earth dam located in Red Willow County, Nebraska, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Halsey Dam
The primary purpose of Halsey Dam 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 Marlin G Springer (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near Lebanon.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Red Willow |
| Nearest City | Lebanon |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.03759, -100.26311 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 355 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Marlin G Springer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01190 |
| Federal ID | NE01190 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |