Maskenthine Sediment Dam
Maskenthine Sediment Dam is an earth dam located in Stanton County, Nebraska, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Maskenthine Sediment Dam
Maskenthine Sediment Dam is a dam in Stanton, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Maskenthine Creek near Stanton.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 799 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 03/20/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Stanton |
| Nearest City | Stanton |
| River/Stream | Maskenthine Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.99405, -97.23862 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 799 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 799 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 648 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02421 |
| Federal ID | NE02421 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |