Jensen Dam 1623
Jensen Dam 1623 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Nebraska, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Jensen Dam 1623
Jensen Dam 1623 is a dam in Washington, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Bessmers Unlimited Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-long Creek near Omaha.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 548 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2021.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Omaha |
| River/Stream | Tr-long Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.51296, -96.10798 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 548 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 232 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Bessmers Unlimited LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01623 |
| Federal ID | NE01623 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |