Scott Ahrens Dam
Scott Ahrens Dam is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1998. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Scott Ahrens Dam
The primary purpose of Scott Ahrens 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 Scott Ahrens (private). It impounds the Tr-little Blue River near Oak.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 593 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Oak |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.26445, -97.90685 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 593 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 105 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Scott Ahrens |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02490 |
| Federal ID | NE02490 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |