Clausen Dam
Clausen Dam is an earth dam located in Howard County, Nebraska, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Clausen Dam
The primary purpose of Clausen Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Doug & Kathryn Clausen (private). It impounds the Tr-dry Creek near Dannebrog.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | Dannebrog |
| River/Stream | Tr-dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.12314, -98.68681 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Doug & Kathryn Clausen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02382 |
| Federal ID | NE02382 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |