Christensen Dam 1618
Christensen Dam 1618 is an earth dam located in Kearney County, Nebraska, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Christensen Dam 1618
The primary purpose of Christensen Dam 1618 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert E Nelson (private). It impounds the Tr-sand Creek near Ayr.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 07/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Kearney |
| Nearest City | Ayr |
| River/Stream | Tr-sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.39156, -98.82763 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 514 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Robert E Nelson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01618 |
| Federal ID | NE01618 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |