Uecker Dam 1
May 7, 2024
Uecker Dam 1, located in Norfolk, Nebraska, was completed in 1974 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-N FK ELKHORN RIVER. This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 14.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14.08 feet, providing storage of up to 54 acre-feet of water. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of its last inspection in 2016, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Uecker Dam 1 is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness. The dam's design includes a stone core and soil foundation, with a length of 650 feet and a surface area of 2.7 acres. Despite its relatively small drainage area of 0.63 square miles, the dam is capable of handling a maximum discharge of 213 cubic feet per second, minimizing the risk of downstream flooding during heavy rainfall events.
Congressional District 01, Nebraska, represented by Jeff Fortenberry, oversees Uecker Dam 1 and its operations within the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With its strategic location and vital role in flood risk reduction, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
| Year_Completed | 1974 |
| Dam_Height | 14.5 |
| River_Or_Stream | TR-N FK ELKHORN RIVER |
| Dam_Length | 650 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Surface_Area | 2.7 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 14.08 |
| Drainage_Area | 0.63 |
| Nid_Storage | 54 |
| Structural_Height | 14.5 |
| Hazard_Potential | Low |
| Foundations | Soil |
| Nid_Height | 15 |
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