Dam 23-13-02e
Dam 23-13-02e is an earth dam located in Butler County, Nebraska, built in 1998. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dam 23-13-02e
The primary purpose of Dam 23-13-02e 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 Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-big Blue River near Staplehurst.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 875 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 672 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/06/2023.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Staplehurst |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 41.07726, -97.16956 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 672 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 672 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,490 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02496 |
| Federal ID | NE02496 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |