Helen Labass Dam
Helen Labass Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Helen Labass Dam
The primary purpose of Helen Labass 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 Gregory D & Christine M Kratz (private). It impounds the Tr-little Blue River near Fairbury.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 04/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Fairbury |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.20183, -97.25885 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 57 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Gregory D & Christine M Kratz |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02485 |
| Federal ID | NE02485 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |