Olson Dam 1270
Olson Dam 1270 is an earth dam located in Kearney County, Nebraska, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Olson Dam 1270
The primary purpose of Olson Dam 1270 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lee & Lisa Herrick Trustees (private). It impounds the Tr-little Blue River near Campbell.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 07/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Kearney |
| Nearest City | Campbell |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.35250, -98.89537 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lee & Lisa Herrick Trustees |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01270 |
| Federal ID | NE01270 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |