Dam 23-13-02e Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Dam 23-13-02e, located in Staplehurst, Nebraska, along the TR-Big Blue River, serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1998, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a structural height of 45 feet, with a length of 875 feet. It has a storage capacity of 672 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 43 acres, serving a drainage area of 3.9 square miles.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Dam 23-13-02e has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment in May 2020 deeming its condition as satisfactory. With a significant hazard potential, the dam has an inspection frequency of 3 years and stands as a crucial piece of infrastructure in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.

Representing a vital piece of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in the region, Dam 23-13-02e plays a crucial role in safeguarding the area from potential inundation. With its storage capacity, height, and structural integrity, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in mitigating the impacts of natural disasters in Butler County, Nebraska.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

875

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

TR-BIG BLUE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

43

Hydraulic Height

31

Drainage Area

3.9

Nid Storage

672

Structural Height

45

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

45
       
Seasonal Comparison

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Dam 23-13-02eCLEAR CR 1.75MI W OF POLK CO LINE Preview Clear Cr 1.75mi W Of Polk Co Line
16.5cfs
17cfs
Dam 23-13-02eWEST FORK BIG BLUE RIVER NR DORCHESTER Preview West Fork Big Blue River Nr Dorchester
39.3cfs
39cfs
Dam 23-13-02eOAK CREEK AT AIR PARK RD AT LINCOLN Preview Oak Creek At Air Park Rd At Lincoln
15.1cfs
15cfs
Dam 23-13-02ePLATTE RIVER NEAR DUNCAN Preview Platte River Near Duncan
243.0cfs
243cfs
Dam 23-13-02eMIDDLE CREEK AT SW 40th ST. AT LINCOLN Preview Middle Creek At Sw 40th St. At Lincoln
1.26cfs
1cfs
Dam 23-13-02eLITTLE SALT CREEK NEAR LINCOLN Preview Little Salt Creek Near Lincoln
3.49cfs
3cfs

Dam Data Reference

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.
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