Hooper Dam
Hooper Dam is an earth dam located in Dodge County, Nebraska, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hooper Dam
The primary purpose of Hooper 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 City Of Hooper (local government). It impounds the Tr-elkhorn River near Hooper.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2024.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nebraska dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dodge |
| Nearest City | Hooper |
| River/Stream | Tr-elkhorn River |
| Coordinates | 41.60617, -96.54662 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Hooper |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01277 |
| Federal ID | NE01277 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |