Tumbleson Dam

Nuckolls County, Nebraska (near NELSON)

River/Stream: TR-ELK CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
502 ft
Reservoir Storage
398 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,330 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-03-26

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE01378
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
40.21473, -98.20192
Age
87 years

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External Resources

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.