Frickel South Dam
Frickel South Dam is an earth dam located in Holt County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Frickel South Dam
The primary purpose of Frickel South Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brush Creek Grain Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-brush Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.70778, -98.88406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 416 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Brush Creek Grain Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02629 |
| Federal ID | NE02629 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |