Klasna Dam is an earth dam located in Boyd County, Nebraska, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 830 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Klasna Dam
Klasna Dam is a dam in Boyd, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Boyd County (local government). It impounds the Crooked Creek near Spencer.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 830 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1932, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/14/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Boyd |
| Nearest City | Spencer |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.87188, -98.70714 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,230 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Boyd County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01293 |
| Federal ID | NE01293 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |