Axtell Dam
Axtell Dam is an earth dam located in Red Willow County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Axtell Dam
The primary purpose of Axtell 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 Eugene K & Shirley A Axtell (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near Lebanon.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 334 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 06/29/2016.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Red Willow |
| Nearest City | Lebanon |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.02094, -100.33025 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 334 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,357 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Eugene K & Shirley A Axtell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01492 |
| Federal ID | NE01492 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |