Janicek Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Yung North Dam Cederburg Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Janicek Dam, located in Kimball, Nebraska, is a critical infrastructure owned by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 19.6 feet, with a hydraulic height of 19.6 feet and a structural height of 25.6 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the Lodgepole Creek watershed.
Despite its importance in managing flood risks, Janicek Dam faces challenges with a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment as of May 2021. This raises concerns about its safety and the need for potential maintenance or rehabilitation efforts in the near future. Additionally, the dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Janicek Dam provides a fascinating case study of the intersection between infrastructure development, natural resource management, and climate resilience. As an essential component in the watershed's flood risk reduction strategy, the dam's condition and maintenance will be crucial in safeguarding the community and surrounding areas from potential disasters. The collaboration between local government, federal agencies, and state regulators highlights the multi-stakeholder approach needed to address water resource challenges effectively in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
1740 |
Dam Height |
19.6 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LODGEPOLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
19.6 |
Drainage Area |
1.35 |
Nid Storage |
360 |
Structural Height |
25.6 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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.
Janicek Dam