Lueking Dam 1362 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lueking Dam 1362, located in Harlan, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1950 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 17.6 feet and has a storage capacity of 124.3 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is in poor condition as of the last assessment in 2016, raising concerns about its long-term stability and effectiveness in meeting its intended purposes.
Situated on the TR-Republican River, Lueking Dam 1362 plays a vital role in the local water resource management by providing storage for irrigation, livestock, and fire protection purposes. However, with a drainage area of 3.5 square miles and a maximum discharge of 2060 cubic feet per second, the dam's structural integrity and maintenance are crucial for preventing potential risks and ensuring the safety of downstream communities.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure across the country, the state-regulated Lueking Dam 1362 presents a unique challenge for the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in terms of inspection, enforcement, and regulatory oversight. With its poor condition assessment and outdated emergency action plan, there is a pressing need for proactive risk management measures to address potential hazards and ensure the long-term resilience of this essential water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
393 |
Dam Height |
17.6 |
River Or Stream |
TR-REPUBLICAN RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
17.6 |
Drainage Area |
3.5 |
Nid Storage |
124.3 |
Structural Height |
17.6 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sappa Creek Near Stamford
|
4cfs |
Republican River Near Orleans
|
59cfs |
Beaver Creek Near Beaver City
|
1cfs |
Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff
|
0cfs |
Platte River Near Overton
|
1040cfs |
Platte R Mid Ch
|
1190cfs |
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.
Lueking Dam 1362