Haegele Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Stubble Field Dam Berke Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Haegele Dam, located in Arapahoe, Nebraska, is a private-owned earth dam constructed in 1957 with a primary purpose other than flood control or water supply.
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Summary
The dam stands at 13 feet in height and spans 411 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, Haegele Dam has a poor condition assessment as of its last inspection in September 2018. The dam holds a normal storage of 39 acre-feet and is situated on TR-Muddy Creek, covering a drainage area of 0.5 square miles. The surrounding area is sparsely populated, with a surface area of 7 acres. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unspecified.
With its historical significance dating back over six decades, Haegele Dam serves as a notable structure in the region's water resource management. Its design, construction, and regulatory oversight by the state of Nebraska make it a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the sustainable development and maintenance of dams in the area.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
411 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUDDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
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.
Haegele Dam