Hurt Dam
Hurt Dam is an earth dam located in Butler County, Nebraska, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hurt Dam
Hurt Dam is a dam in Butler, Nebraska. The dam is owned by George & Joan Niemann (private). It impounds the Tr-oak Creek near Lincoln.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 04/26/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Tr-oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.06997, -96.96920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 257 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | George & Joan Niemann |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01875 |
| Federal ID | NE01875 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |