Moore Ochsner Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Nebraska, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 323 ft long. 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 Moore Ochsner Dam
The primary purpose of Moore Ochsner Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Moore Family Revocable Living Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-w Fk Big Blue River near Mccool Junction.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 323 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 05/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Mccool Junction |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Fk Big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.66359, -97.95068 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 323 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 196 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Moore Family Revocable Living Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00469 |
| Federal ID | NE00469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |