Frerichs Dam 3363
Frerichs Dam 3363 is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frerichs Dam 3363
The primary purpose of Frerichs Dam 3363 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 James L Frerichs (private). It impounds the Tr-wolf Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/03/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.20732, -96.47085 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | James L Frerichs |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03363 |
| Federal ID | NE03363 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |