Nuss Dam

Clay County, Nebraska (near MCCOOL JUNCTION)

River/Stream: TR-W FK BIG BLUE RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
581 ft
Reservoir Storage
219 acre-ft
Year Completed
1977
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,095 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-06-18

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
NE01649
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
40.68769, -97.91266
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.