Bauman Dam 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bauman Dam Frahm Dam 340
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bauman Dam 1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Oak Creek, Nebraska, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1966 by USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 18 feet. It has a length of 465 feet and a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 23 acre-feet.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Bauman Dam 1 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition as of the last inspection in April 2020. With a drainage area of 0.6 square miles and a maximum discharge of 240 cubic feet per second, Bauman Dam 1 plays a crucial role in water resource management and fire protection in the Nuckolls County area.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
465 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
69 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Bauman Dam 1