Messinger Dam
Messinger Dam is an earth dam located in Red Willow County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Messinger Dam
The primary purpose of Messinger 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 Willard & Eva Messinger (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 09/24/2018.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Red Willow |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.05825, -100.58359 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Willard & Eva Messinger |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03453 |
| Federal ID | NE03453 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |