Block Dam
Block Dam is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Block Dam
The primary purpose of Block Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mark A & Margo Block (private). It impounds the Tr-salt Creek near Lincoln.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 834 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Tr-salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.67526, -96.69960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 834 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 276 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mark A & Margo Block |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01273 |
| Federal ID | NE01273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |