Hofts Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Eggers Dam 338 Porter Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hofts Dam, located in Deshler, Nebraska, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and the creation of a small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 9.2 feet and has a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is listed as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and improvement.
Managed by private owners, Hofts Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam is situated on TR-Spring Creek and serves the Nuckolls County area. With a drainage area of 0.46 square miles, the dam's normal storage capacity is 26.8 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the local ecosystem.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hofts Dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of infrastructure, environmental management, and public safety. As the dam's condition assessment highlights areas of concern, stakeholders may consider potential risk management measures and the development of emergency action plans to ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of this essential water resource.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
315 |
Dam Height |
9.2 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
9.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.46 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Structural Height |
9.2 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
9 |
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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.
Hofts Dam