Kruse Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Kruse Dam, located in Genoa, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along the TR-Plum Creek river system.
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Summary
Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 24.9 feet and has a length of 863 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 286.7 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state standards.
Managed by private owners, Kruse Dam is positioned within the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and falls under the jurisdiction of Nebraska's regulatory agencies. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital structure in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. The dam's condition, last assessed in May 2018, is currently rated as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation to determine its operational readiness and maintenance requirements.
With a surface area of 32.27 acres and a drainage area of 0.27 square miles, Kruse Dam remains an essential component of the regional water resource management infrastructure. Despite the lack of spillway information and limited discharge capacity, the dam's presence contributes significantly to the safety and stability of the local community, emphasizing the importance of sustainable water resource practices and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
863 |
Dam Height |
24.9 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PLUM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32.27 |
Hydraulic Height |
24.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.27 |
Nid Storage |
286.7 |
Structural Height |
24.9 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa
|
93cfs |
Beaver Creek At Genoa
|
114cfs |
Loup River Near Genoa
|
2300cfs |
North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr
|
2580cfs |
Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr
|
5cfs |
Silver Cr
|
3cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Kruse Dam