Torell Dam
Torell Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Torell Dam
Torell Dam is a dam in Polk, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Torell Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-big Blue River near Surprise.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 303 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 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 05/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Surprise |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 41.10887, -97.47430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 830 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Torell Farms Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00011 |
| Federal ID | NE00011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |