Stulken Dam
Stulken Dam is an earth dam located in Hall County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stulken Dam
The primary purpose of Stulken 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 James Stulken (private). It impounds the Tr-w Fk Big Blue River near Stockham.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 288 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 05/24/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hall |
| Nearest City | Stockham |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Fk Big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.76565, -98.29295 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 288 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 187 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | James Stulken |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01961 |
| Federal ID | NE01961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |