Hilger Dam 295
Hilger Dam 295 is an earth dam located in Butler County, Nebraska, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hilger Dam 295
The primary purpose of Hilger Dam 295 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Randall J & Karen L Fendrich (private). It impounds the Deer Creek near Rogers.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 164 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 05/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Rogers |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.28197, -97.16737 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 164 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 416 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Randall J & Karen L Fendrich |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00295 |
| Federal ID | NE00295 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |