Tielke Dam 1
Tielke Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Holt County, Nebraska, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tielke Dam 1
The primary purpose of Tielke Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by William J & Julie A Tielke (private). It impounds the Tr-mid Br Eagle Creek near Redbird.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
| Nearest City | Redbird |
| River/Stream | Tr-mid Br Eagle Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.60748, -98.84509 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 56 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | William J & Julie A Tielke |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00416 |
| Federal ID | NE00416 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |