Hoelting Dam
Hoelting Dam is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hoelting Dam
The primary purpose of Hoelting 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 Ricky L & Marie R Hoelting (private). It impounds the Tr-liberty Creek near Deweese.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,192 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,898 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 09/11/2019.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Deweese |
| River/Stream | Tr-liberty Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.24914, -98.23110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,192 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,898 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,898 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,432 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ricky L & Marie R Hoelting |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01521 |
| Federal ID | NE01521 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |