Monter Group Dam
Monter Group Dam is an earth dam located in Frontier County, Nebraska, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Monter Group Dam
The primary purpose of Monter Group 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 Monter Living Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-muddy Creek near Arapahoe.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,083 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 303 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 04/22/2019.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Frontier |
| Nearest City | Arapahoe |
| River/Stream | Tr-muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.45302, -100.00899 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,083 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,089 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Monter Living Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01667 |
| Federal ID | NE01667 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |