Elson Detention Dam 1-N

Nebraska — Frontier County — CURTIS CREEK

Location

StateNebraska
CountyFrontier
RiverCURTIS CREEK
Coordinates40.70022, -100.47893

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length660 ft
NID Storage257 acre-ft
Max Storage257 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 12, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAllan D & Kim M Mortensen Family Trust

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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.

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