Trausch Dam 1725 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Trausch Dam 1725, located in Adams, Nebraska, is a privately-owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1979, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet with a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 20 feet. The dam spans a length of 340 feet and has a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 8.6 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-SCOTT CREEK and falls under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.

Despite its low hazard potential, Trausch Dam 1725 is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity. The last inspection conducted in June 2020 deemed the dam to be in satisfactory condition. With a drainage area of 1.7 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 264 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability, structures like Trausch Dam 1725 are essential for sustainable water management and agricultural practices in Nebraska.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

340

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

TR-SCOTT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.9

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

1.7

Nid Storage

86

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.