Trausch Irrigation Dam
Trausch Irrigation Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Nebraska, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Trausch Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Trausch Irrigation Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles Trausch (private). It impounds the Tr-scott Creek near Pauline.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 05/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Pauline |
| River/Stream | Tr-scott Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.48801, -98.58243 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Charles Trausch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00151 |
| Federal ID | NE00151 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |