Kulhanek Dam is an earth dam located in Cuming County, Nebraska, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 185 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 Kulhanek Dam
The primary purpose of Kulhanek 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 Lori a Kulhanek Trustee (private). It impounds the Tr-rock Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2006, 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 04/25/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cuming |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.88231, -96.99601 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 230 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Lori a Kulhanek Trustee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02782 |
| Federal ID | NE02782 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |