Broeker Dam
Broeker Dam is an earth dam located in Furnas County, Nebraska, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Broeker Dam
The primary purpose of Broeker Dam 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 Ihling L Carskadon, Jr. (private). It impounds the Tr-republican River near Edison.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Furnas |
| Nearest City | Edison |
| River/Stream | Tr-republican River |
| Coordinates | 40.26202, -99.80908 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ihling L Carskadon, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00479 |
| Federal ID | NE00479 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |