Uecker Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Madison County, Nebraska, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 472 ft long. 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 Uecker Dam 1
The primary purpose of Uecker Dam 1 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 Michael D & Gina Uecker (private). It impounds the Tr-n Fk Elkhorn River near Norfolk.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 472 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Norfolk |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fk Elkhorn River |
| Coordinates | 42.08540, -97.45006 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 472 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 213 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Michael D & Gina Uecker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02679 |
| Federal ID | NE02679 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |