Trausch Dam 1724
Trausch Dam 1724 is an earth dam located in Adams County, Nebraska, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Trausch Dam 1724
The primary purpose of Trausch Dam 1724 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Trausch Ramspott Holdings Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-scott Creek near Pauline.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 325 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Pauline |
| River/Stream | Tr-scott Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.44410, -98.51550 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 203 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Trausch Ramspott Holdings LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01724 |
| Federal ID | NE01724 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |