Moerer Dam
Moerer Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Moerer Dam
Moerer Dam is a dam in Jefferson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Dennis L & Dianne Barker (private). It impounds the Tr-elm Creek near Endicott.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 05/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Endicott |
| River/Stream | Tr-elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.13535, -97.08410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Dennis L & Dianne Barker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE07478 |
| Federal ID | NE07478 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |