Kubicek Dam 243 is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 288 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kubicek Dam 243
The primary purpose of Kubicek Dam 243 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gary & Joannette Kubicek (private). It impounds the Tr-little Blue River near Hebron.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 288 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 04/29/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Hebron |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.26538, -97.92260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 288 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 117 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Gary & Joannette Kubicek |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00243 |
| Federal ID | NE00243 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |