Pilger 1-b
Pilger 1-b is an earth dam located in Stanton County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pilger 1-b
The primary purpose of Pilger 1-b 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 Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-elkhorn River near Us Hwy 275 (2-lane).
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 1,078 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 85 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,283 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/27/2022.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Stanton |
| Nearest City | Us Hwy 275 (2-lane) |
| River/Stream | Tr-elkhorn River |
| Coordinates | 42.02574, -97.04216 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,078 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,283 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,283 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 780 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00379 |
| Federal ID | NE00379 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |