Friesen Dam 1673 is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 1,995 ft long, taller than 86% 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 Friesen Dam 1673
The primary purpose of Friesen Dam 1673 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 Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-w Fk Big Blue River near Mccool Junction.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,995 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 06/29/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Mccool Junction |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Fk Big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.75637, -97.83783 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,995 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,583 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01673 |
| Federal ID | NE01673 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |