Maskenthine Sediment Dam

MASKENTHINE CREEK· Stanton, Nebraska· Built 1995· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Maskenthine Sediment Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 70.5% in NE)
Dam Length1,280 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage799 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge648 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDNE02421

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 20, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Maskenthine Sediment Dam?

Maskenthine Sediment Dam 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 Maskenthine Sediment Dam?

Maskenthine Sediment Dam is owned by Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Maskenthine Sediment Dam built?

Maskenthine Sediment Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Maskenthine Sediment Dam?

Maskenthine Sediment Dam 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 Maskenthine Sediment Dam?

Maskenthine Sediment Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Maskenthine Sediment Dam last inspected?

Maskenthine Sediment Dam was last inspected on March 20, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.