Nielsen Dam 429
Nielsen Dam 429 is an earth dam located in Kearney County, Nebraska, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Nielsen Dam 429
The primary purpose of Nielsen Dam 429 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Prhs Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-sand Creek near Ayr.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2016.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Kearney |
| Nearest City | Ayr |
| River/Stream | Tr-sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.51718, -98.88992 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 185 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PRHS Farms LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00429 |
| Federal ID | NE00429 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |