Koester Dam
Koester Dam is an earth dam located in Thayer County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Koester Dam
Koester Dam is a dam in Thayer, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Marvin Koester (private). It impounds the Tr-spring Creek near Deshler.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/24/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thayer |
| Nearest City | Deshler |
| River/Stream | Tr-spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.06664, -97.74255 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Marvin Koester |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01508 |
| Federal ID | NE01508 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |