Carol Joy Holling Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Nebraska, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 306 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Carol Joy Holling Dam
The primary purpose of Carol Joy Holling Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministeries (private). It impounds the Tr-salt Creek near South Bend.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 306 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 188 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 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/12/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | South Bend |
| River/Stream | Tr-salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.03679, -96.32782 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 306 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,860 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministeries |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00360 |
| Federal ID | NE00360 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |