Oeltjen Dam
Oeltjen Dam is an earth dam located in Howard County, Nebraska, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Oeltjen Dam
The primary purpose of Oeltjen Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Anton Oeltjen (private). It impounds the Tr-north Loup River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 04/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Loup River |
| Coordinates | 41.27062, -98.54061 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 63 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Anton Oeltjen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02726 |
| Federal ID | NE02726 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |