Marvin Mueller Dam
Marvin Mueller Dam is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 2013. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Marvin Mueller Dam
The primary purpose of Marvin Mueller 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 Marvin Mueller Family Farms Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-stevens Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2013, the structure is relatively new.
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 04/06/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-stevens Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.80523, -96.51016 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 158 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Marvin Mueller Family Farms Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE05036 |
| Federal ID | NE05036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |