Larry Novak Dam
Larry Novak Dam is an earth dam located in Butler County, Nebraska, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Larry Novak Dam
The primary purpose of Larry Novak Dam 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 Deerwood Family Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-bone Creek near Rogers.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 686 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 183 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 04/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Rogers |
| River/Stream | Tr-bone Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.27441, -97.05596 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 686 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 212 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Deerwood Family LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02468 |
| Federal ID | NE02468 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |