Scribner Air Base East Dam
Scribner Air Base East Dam is an earth dam located in Dodge County, Nebraska, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Scribner Air Base East Dam
The primary purpose of Scribner Air Base East Dam 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 Joel D Hargens (private). It impounds the Tr-elkhorn River near Hooper.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 269 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 04/14/2022.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dodge |
| Nearest City | Hooper |
| River/Stream | Tr-elkhorn River |
| Coordinates | 41.62179, -96.60961 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,020 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Joel D Hargens |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00304 |
| Federal ID | NE00304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |