Kostal Hawthorne Dam, located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1972.
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The dam serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction, with a primary height of 35 feet and a storage capacity of 1078 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-W FK BIG BLUE RIVER, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Owned and regulated by a private entity, Kostal Hawthorne Dam is inspected and maintained regularly by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition. With a drainage area of 7.9 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 1342 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in water management and flood control efforts in the area.
Despite its relatively low hazard potential, Kostal Hawthorne Dam remains an essential infrastructure for water resource management in Nebraska. With its strategic location and design features, the dam serves as a valuable asset for flood risk reduction and water storage, contributing to the overall resilience of the region's water supply and climate adaptation efforts.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
910 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-W FK BIG BLUE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
7.9 |
Nid Storage |
1078 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
39 |
Platte River Near Grand Island
|
1450cfs |
Warm Slough Nr Central City
|
0cfs |
Little Blue River Near Deweese
|
40cfs |
Middle Loup R. At St. Paul
|
1820cfs |
South Loup R At St. Michael
|
200cfs |
North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr
|
1370cfs |