Ziebell Dam
Ziebell Dam is an earth dam located in Furnas County, Nebraska, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ziebell Dam
The primary purpose of Ziebell Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Furnas County Highway Department (local government). It impounds the Tr-dry Creek near Edison.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 376 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Furnas |
| Nearest City | Edison |
| River/Stream | Tr-dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.32227, -99.79925 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 376 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 376 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 376 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Furnas County Highway Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01328 |
| Federal ID | NE01328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |