Trausch Brothers Dam
Key Takeaway
Trausch Brothers Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 59.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,213 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01544 |
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
Ed & Gary Trausch
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Trausch Brothers Dam?
Trausch Brothers 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 Trausch Brothers Dam?
Trausch Brothers Dam is owned by Ed & Gary Trausch (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Trausch Brothers Dam built?
Trausch Brothers Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Trausch Brothers Dam?
Trausch Brothers Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Trausch Brothers Dam?
Trausch Brothers Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Trausch Brothers Dam last inspected?
Trausch Brothers Dam was last inspected on April 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.