Nathan Frink Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Nebraska, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 44 ft44 ft tall and 552 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Nathan Frink Dam
The primary purpose of Nathan Frink 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 Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-n Br Weeping Water Creek near Nehawka.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 552 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 05/23/2022.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Nehawka |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Br Weeping Water Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.85987, -95.98670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 552 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 358 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte South Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02575 |
| Federal ID | NE02575 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |