Monter Dam 1453 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sergel Dam Dwinell Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Monter Dam 1453 is a privately owned earth dam located in Arapahoe, Nebraska, along TR-Muddy Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, the dam stands at 13 feet tall and stretches 225 feet in length, providing important fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond for the area. With a normal storage capacity of 49.7 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 76.4 acre-feet, Monter Dam 1453 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Monter Dam 1453 is classified as having a low hazard potential and its condition is currently not rated. The dam undergoes regular inspections every five years, with the last assessment conducted in April 2019. Despite its modest size, Monter Dam 1453 serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community, offering reliable water storage and supply for various purposes while ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding areas.
Located in Frontier County, Nebraska, Monter Dam 1453 is overseen by the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With its strategic position and functional design, Monter Dam 1453 stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and the critical role that small-scale dams play in supporting local ecosystems and communities, especially in times of climate change and increasing water scarcity.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
225 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUDDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
0.9 |
Nid Storage |
76.4 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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.
Monter Dam 1453