Smith Dam 331
Smith Dam 331 is an earth dam located in Butler County, Nebraska, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith Dam 331
The primary purpose of Smith Dam 331 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marlene & Neil Kuhlman (private). It impounds the Tr-platte River near Rogers.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Rogers |
| River/Stream | Tr-platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.30779, -97.15160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 227 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Marlene & Neil Kuhlman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00331 |
| Federal ID | NE00331 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |