Albert Stake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Plum Creek 6-A Burchard Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Albert Stake Dam, located in Pawnee, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along the TR-Balls Branch river.
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Summary
Completed in 2004, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 569 feet in length, offering a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the dam serves to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation during periods of high water flow.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Albert Stake Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam underwent its last inspection in August 2011, with an inspection frequency of 10 years. While the dam lacks certain features like spillways and outlet gates, it remains a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region, showcasing the collaborative efforts between private owners and governmental agencies to safeguard against flooding events in Nebraska.
In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, Albert Stake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of flood risk reduction infrastructure in mitigating potential disasters. With its strategic location and design, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from the impacts of extreme weather events, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term effectiveness. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water management, structures like Albert Stake Dam exemplify the proactive measures taken to safeguard against the uncertainties of a changing environment.
Year Completed |
2004 |
Dam Length |
569 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BALLS BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
104 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr
|
131cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
15cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Big Blue R At Marysville
|
176cfs |
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
|
82cfs |
Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort
|
46cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Albert Stake Dam