Nelsen Dam 4038
Nebraska — Frontier County — TR-MEDICINE CREEK
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Frontier |
| River | TR-MEDICINE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.57737, -100.40340 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 26, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1980 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Daniel L Nelsen |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.