Durner Dam 1
Durner Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Frontier County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Durner Dam 1
The primary purpose of Durner Dam 1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Larry Durner (private). It impounds the Walnut Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Frontier |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.44671, -100.39963 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Larry Durner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE04123 |
| Federal ID | NE04123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |