Stratbucker Dam
Stratbucker Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Nebraska, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stratbucker Dam
The primary purpose of Stratbucker Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Larry W & Diana L Stratbucker (private). It impounds the Tr-missouri River near Omaha.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 308 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2019.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Omaha |
| River/Stream | Tr-missouri River |
| Coordinates | 41.44661, -96.00947 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Larry W & Diana L Stratbucker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01622 |
| Federal ID | NE01622 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |