Henke Dam
Henke Dam is an earth dam located in Seward County, Nebraska, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Henke Dam
The primary purpose of Henke Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Dwight D & Diane Henke (private). It impounds the Tr-w Fk Big Blue River near Beaver Crossing.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 05/12/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Seward |
| Nearest City | Beaver Crossing |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Fk Big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.80574, -97.28547 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Dwight D & Diane Henke |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09997 |
| Federal ID | NE09997 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |