Kavan Dam 1
Kavan Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Saunders County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kavan Dam 1
The primary purpose of Kavan Dam 1 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 Mark E & Rita Kavan (private). It impounds the Tr-cottonwood Creek near Wahoo.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 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 06/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saunders |
| Nearest City | Wahoo |
| River/Stream | Tr-cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.22374, -96.67460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Mark E & Rita Kavan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00256 |
| Federal ID | NE00256 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |