Elson Detention Dam 1-s is an earth dam located in Frontier County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 210 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Elson Detention Dam 1-s
The primary purpose of Elson Detention Dam 1-s 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 Taj Land Inc. (private). It impounds the Curtis Creek near Stockville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 283 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 06/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Frontier |
| Nearest City | Stockville |
| River/Stream | Curtis Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.68507, -100.47117 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,898 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Taj Land Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00727 |
| Federal ID | NE00727 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |