Eggers Dam 174
Eggers Dam 174 is an earth dam located in Antelope County, Nebraska, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Eggers Dam 174
The primary purpose of Eggers Dam 174 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 John A & Jane C Tegeler (private). It impounds the Tr-elkhorn River near Meadow Grove.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/26/2020.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Antelope |
| Nearest City | Meadow Grove |
| River/Stream | Tr-elkhorn River |
| Coordinates | 42.08628, -97.87423 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | John A & Jane C Tegeler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00174 |
| Federal ID | NE00174 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |