Mentink Dam 1591

Polk County, Nebraska (near SURPRISE)

River/Stream: TR-BIG BLUE RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
33 ft
Dam Length
460 ft
Reservoir Storage
367 acre-ft
Year Completed
1977
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,020 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-06-28

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
NE01591
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
41.11460, -97.52664
Age
49 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.