Arlen Grotrian Dam
Arlen Grotrian Dam is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Nebraska, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Arlen Grotrian Dam
The primary purpose of Arlen Grotrian 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 Arlen & Kathy Grotrian (private). It impounds the Tr-piper Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2008, 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 06/02/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-piper Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.42883, -96.02581 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 58 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Arlen & Kathy Grotrian |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03145 |
| Federal ID | NE03145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |