Stevens Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 240 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 Stevens Dam
Stevens Dam is a dam in Polk, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Dennis & Carol Elaine Stevens (private). It impounds the Tr-platte River near Silver Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 06/07/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Silver Creek |
| River/Stream | Tr-platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.13749, -97.82798 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 153 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Dennis & Carol Elaine Stevens |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01288 |
| Federal ID | NE01288 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |