Bouer Dam is an earth dam located in Saunders County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 88% 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 Bouer Dam
Bouer Dam is a dam in Saunders, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Saunders County (local government). It impounds the Elm Creek near Leshara.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/29/2021.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saunders |
| Nearest City | Leshara |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.40586, -96.54085 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,239 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Saunders County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00378 |
| Federal ID | NE00378 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |