Esslinger Dam
Esslinger Dam is an earth dam located in Gosper County, Nebraska, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Esslinger Dam
Esslinger Dam is a dam in Gosper, Nebraska. The dam is owned by James Lueking Inc (local government). It impounds the Tr-elk Creek near Arapahoe.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 06/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gosper |
| Nearest City | Arapahoe |
| River/Stream | Tr-elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.45320, -99.86311 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | James Lueking Inc |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03041 |
| Federal ID | NE03041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |