Krauss East Dam
Krauss East Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Krauss East Dam
The primary purpose of Krauss East 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 Long Creek Farm, Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-long Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/10/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-long Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.44746, -96.08408 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Long Creek Farm, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE04240 |
| Federal ID | NE04240 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |