Minnick Dam
Minnick Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Minnick Dam
The primary purpose of Minnick 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 Colleene C Minnick (private). It impounds the Tr-lohff Creek near Riverton.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 232 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 08/14/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Riverton |
| River/Stream | Tr-lohff Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.05135, -98.82338 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Colleene C Minnick |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03872 |
| Federal ID | NE03872 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |