Frahm Road Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Frahm Road Dam, located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, is a privately owned irrigation structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1987.


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Summary

The dam, primarily made of earth with a stone core, stands at a height of 27 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Its main purpose is for irrigation, serving the surrounding agricultural land in the area.

Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2016 revealed poor conditions, indicating a need for maintenance or repair. With a drainage area of 0.4 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 72 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Although lacking in certain updated emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Frahm Road Dam remains a vital infrastructure for water management in the area. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize the upkeep and modernization of such structures to ensure the resilience of water resources in the face of evolving environmental challenges.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Length

550

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR-LOST CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

0.4

Nid Storage

94

Structural Height

27

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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.