David Mazour Dam
David Mazour Dam is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About David Mazour Dam
The primary purpose of David Mazour Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Loren B & Karen M Ostdiek (private). It impounds the Tr-liberty Creek near Deweese.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 445 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Deweese |
| River/Stream | Tr-liberty Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.27777, -98.22874 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 198 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Loren B & Karen M Ostdiek |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01797 |
| Federal ID | NE01797 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |