Dennis Vrbka Road Dam
Dennis Vrbka Road Dam is an earth dam located in Butler County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dennis Vrbka Road Dam
The primary purpose of Dennis Vrbka Road Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-kezan Creek near Garrison.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 05/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Garrison |
| River/Stream | Tr-kezan Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.16499, -97.04271 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01870 |
| Federal ID | NE01870 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |