Dams in Colfax County, Nebraska
10Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Colfax County, Nebraska
Colfax County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Colfax County is 34 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Maple Creek Recreation Area Dam at 55 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Creek Recreation Area Dam | High | Satisfactory | 55 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2010 |
| Pokorny Dam | High | Satisfactory | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1992 |
| Sayers & Votruba Road Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 39 | Other | 1987 |
| Ternes Dam | Low | Poor | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Urban Feedlot Lagoon 1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Other | 2004 |
| Bur Oak G-3 | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1969 |
| Folken Feed Yard Lagoon 1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 22 | Other | 2005 |
| J & S Feedlots Lagoon 1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Other | 2006 |
| Glenn Kluck Company Lagoon Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 13 | Other | 1973 |
| Cedar Hill Cattle Company Lagoon 1 Dam | Low | Poor | 13 | Other | 2004 |