Von Rentzell Dam
Von Rentzell Dam is an earth dam located in Pierce County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Von Rentzell Dam
The primary purpose of Von Rentzell Dam 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 Gvr Family Ltd Part (private). It impounds the Tr-n Fk Elkhorn River near Pierce.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 468 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 03/04/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Pierce |
| Nearest City | Pierce |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fk Elkhorn River |
| Coordinates | 42.36228, -97.48810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 468 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 335 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | GVR Family Ltd Part |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02995 |
| Federal ID | NE02995 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |