Dam 4-13-2e
Dam 4-13-2e is an earth dam located in Butler County, Nebraska, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dam 4-13-2e
The primary purpose of Dam 4-13-2e 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 Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-n Br Big Blue River near Ulysses.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 1,530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 947 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 05/25/2021.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Ulysses |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Br Big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 41.11980, -97.20909 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 947 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 947 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 126 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02379 |
| Federal ID | NE02379 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |