Krotter Schlager Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Shackelford Dam Lewis Dam 3639
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Krotter Schlager Dam, located in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, was completed in 1945 and is primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
It is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 19 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet, providing a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, has a structural height of 21 feet and a length of 276 feet, serving the surrounding area with its surface area of 10 acres and drainage area of 1.2 square miles.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Krotter Schlager Dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of June 2018, the dam undergoes regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and functionality. With a normal storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 950 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience for the region.
Krotter Schlager Dam sits along the TR-Frenchman River and is under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam contributes to flood control, water supply, and ecosystem maintenance in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper maintenance and management of Krotter Schlager Dam are vital to sustainably meeting the needs of the community while protecting the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1945 |
Dam Length |
276 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FRENCHMAN RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
1.2 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
Krotter Schlager Dam
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