Mentink Dam 1746
Mentink Dam 1746 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Nebraska, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mentink Dam 1746
The primary purpose of Mentink Dam 1746 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 Central Platte Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-clear Creek near Columbus.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 231 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 06/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Columbus |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.22473, -97.59116 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 231 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 343 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Central Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01746 |
| Federal ID | NE01746 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |