Knutson Dam 8148
Knutson Dam 8148 is an earth dam located in Furnas County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Knutson Dam 8148
The primary purpose of Knutson Dam 8148 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 Vn Knutson Ltd (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near Hendley.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Furnas |
| Nearest City | Hendley |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.12040, -100.07718 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,478 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | VN Knutson Ltd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08148 |
| Federal ID | NE08148 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |