Glaeseman Detention Dam (reconstruction)
Glaeseman Detention Dam (reconstruction) is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Glaeseman Detention Dam (reconstruction)
The primary purpose of Glaeseman Detention Dam (reconstruction) 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 Philip A & Julie A Neuerburg (private). It impounds the Tr-brawners Creek near Fairbury.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 290 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Fairbury |
| River/Stream | Tr-brawners Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.16620, -97.16021 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,386 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Philip A & Julie A Neuerburg |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00119 |
| Federal ID | NE00119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |