Larsen Schwartzlander Dam
Larsen Schwartzlander Dam is an earth dam located in Valley County, Nebraska, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Larsen Schwartzlander Dam
The primary purpose of Larsen Schwartzlander Dam 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 Valley County (local government). It impounds the Tr-north Loup River near Elyria.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/28/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Valley |
| Nearest City | Elyria |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Loup River |
| Coordinates | 41.73070, -99.09708 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 471 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Valley County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01709 |
| Federal ID | NE01709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |