Klaus Hartmann Dam
Klaus Hartmann Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Nebraska, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Klaus Hartmann Dam
The primary purpose of Klaus Hartmann 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 Hartmann Family Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-lost Branch near Vesta.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 602 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 338 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 05/14/2021.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Vesta |
| River/Stream | Tr-lost Branch |
| Coordinates | 40.30497, -96.36119 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 602 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 290 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Hartmann Family LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02722 |
| Federal ID | NE02722 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |