Lottman-carpenter Dam
Lottman-carpenter Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lottman-carpenter Dam
The primary purpose of Lottman-carpenter Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kevin D & Barbara D Sasse Living Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-spring Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.09103, -96.92190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Kevin D & Barbara D Sasse Living Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02660 |
| Federal ID | NE02660 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |