Eickhoff Dam
Eickhoff Dam is an earth dam located in Richardson County, Nebraska, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eickhoff Dam
The primary purpose of Eickhoff Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Neal Eickhoff (private). It impounds the Tr-cottonwood Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 904 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 117 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.12487, -95.88436 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 904 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 74 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Neal Eickhoff |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02711 |
| Federal ID | NE02711 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |