Frahm Dam 1654
Frahm Dam 1654 is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Frahm Dam 1654
The primary purpose of Frahm Dam 1654 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tad Frahm (private). It impounds the Tr-elk Creek near Oak.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 462 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 03/31/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Oak |
| River/Stream | Tr-elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.18317, -98.02245 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 462 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 185 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Tad Frahm |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01654 |
| Federal ID | NE01654 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |