Vorderstrasse Dam
Vorderstrasse Dam is an earth dam located in Thayer County, Nebraska, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Vorderstrasse Dam
The primary purpose of Vorderstrasse Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Verleen Vorderstrasse Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-dry Creek near Fairbury.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 505 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 04/11/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thayer |
| Nearest City | Fairbury |
| River/Stream | Tr-dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.07535, -97.64047 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 166 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Verleen Vorderstrasse et al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01826 |
| Federal ID | NE01826 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |