Elsner Dam 1
Elsner Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Elsner Dam 1
Elsner Dam 1 is a dam in Lancaster, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Rhonda Seacrest (private). It impounds the Tr-haines Br Salt Creek near Denton.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/03/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Denton |
| River/Stream | Tr-haines Br Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.66332, -96.88451 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 440 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Rhonda Seacrest |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00836 |
| Federal ID | NE00836 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |