Kanter Larsen Dam
Kanter Larsen Dam is an earth dam located in Deuel County, Nebraska, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kanter Larsen Dam
Kanter Larsen Dam is a dam in Deuel, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Ruby D Kanter (private). It impounds the Tr-south Platte River near Big Springs.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 05/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Deuel |
| Nearest City | Big Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.00333, -102.08508 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Ruby D Kanter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01838 |
| Federal ID | NE01838 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |