Thelen Dam
Nebraska — Polk County — TR-BIG BLUE RIVER
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| River | TR-BIG BLUE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.13308, -97.43939 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 1, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1969 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Happy Hogs LLC |
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.