Kreutz Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Kreutz Dam, located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.


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Summary

Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Kreutz Dam also serves other important functions in water resource management.

Despite its low hazard potential, Kreutz Dam is rated as having poor condition as of its last inspection in April 2019. The dam spans 325 feet in length and is situated on the TR-W FK Big Blue River, providing essential water storage for the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 0.8 square miles and a maximum discharge of 442 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region.

While the dam may require maintenance to improve its condition assessment, Kreutz Dam remains a critical infrastructure for water resource management in Nebraska. With its strategic location and design features, this earth dam continues to provide valuable flood protection and water storage capacity for the local community and surrounding areas.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

325

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-W FK BIG BLUE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

0.8

Nid Storage

68

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

21
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.