Ten Bensel Dam 8140
Ten Bensel Dam 8140 is an earth dam located in Furnas County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ten Bensel Dam 8140
Ten Bensel Dam 8140 is a dam in Furnas, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Jan K Ten Bensel Trustee (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 06/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Furnas |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.17702, -100.06460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Jan K Ten Bensel Trustee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08140 |
| Federal ID | NE08140 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |