Bostelman Dam
Bostelman Dam is an earth dam located in Thayer County, Nebraska, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bostelman Dam
The primary purpose of Bostelman Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Barry Family Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-spring Creek near Deshler.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 215 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 04/13/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thayer |
| Nearest City | Deshler |
| River/Stream | Tr-spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.06633, -97.73365 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 144 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Barry Family Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02206 |
| Federal ID | NE02206 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |