Elsner Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 550 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 Elsner Dam 2
The primary purpose of Elsner Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cj Family Rev. Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-haines Br Salt Creek near Denton.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 04/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Denton |
| River/Stream | Tr-haines Br Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.65845, -96.88542 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 223 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cj Family Rev. Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01274 |
| Federal ID | NE01274 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |