Elson Detention Dam 1-N
Key Takeaway
Elson Detention Dam 1-N is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 63.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 920 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00324 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Allan D & Kim M Mortensen Family Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Elson Detention Dam 1-N?
Elson Detention Dam 1-N is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Elson Detention Dam 1-N?
Elson Detention Dam 1-N is owned by Allan D & Kim M Mortensen Family Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elson Detention Dam 1-N built?
Elson Detention Dam 1-N was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Elson Detention Dam 1-N?
Elson Detention Dam 1-N serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Elson Detention Dam 1-N?
Elson Detention Dam 1-N has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Elson Detention Dam 1-N last inspected?
Elson Detention Dam 1-N was last inspected on December 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.