Blitzkie Dam
Blitzkie Dam is an earth dam located in Boyd County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Blitzkie Dam
The primary purpose of Blitzkie Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Roger C Nelson (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near Bristow.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 05/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Boyd |
| Nearest City | Bristow |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.92613, -98.65046 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 285 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Roger C Nelson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01676 |
| Federal ID | NE01676 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |