Syesbing Dam

Butler County, Nebraska (near ULYSSES)

River/Stream: TR-BIG BLUE RIVER

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
36 ft
Dam Length
880 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,191 acre-ft
Year Completed
1982
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
6,650 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-05-06

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE00310
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
41.20827, -97.17349
Age
44 years

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.