Otto Dam
Otto Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Otto Dam
The primary purpose of Otto Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kathryn Ann Otto (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near York.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | York |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.82901, -98.18643 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 225 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Kathryn Ann Otto |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00107 |
| Federal ID | NE00107 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |