Eutsler Dam
Eutsler Dam is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Eutsler Dam
Eutsler Dam is a dam in Dawson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Daniel E Eutsler (private). It impounds the Tr-wood River near Sumner.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1945, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/19/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Sumner |
| River/Stream | Tr-wood River |
| Coordinates | 41.01045, -99.55470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 335 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Daniel E Eutsler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01412 |
| Federal ID | NE01412 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |