Nuss Dam
Nuss Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nuss Dam
The primary purpose of Nuss Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-w Fk Big Blue River near Mccool Junction.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 581 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 219 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 06/18/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Mccool Junction |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Fk Big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.68769, -97.91266 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 581 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,095 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01649 |
| Federal ID | NE01649 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |