Larry Holmolka Dam
Larry Holmolka Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Larry Holmolka Dam
The primary purpose of Larry Holmolka 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 Homolka & Sons Inc (private). It impounds the Walnut Grove Creek near Swanton.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 676 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 224 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/03/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Swanton |
| River/Stream | Walnut Grove Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.47424, -97.11216 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 676 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Homolka & Sons Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02593 |
| Federal ID | NE02593 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |