Baum Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Woltemath Dam 2008 Hartmann Dam
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Baum Dam, located in Johnson County, Nebraska, stands as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the Turkey Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1980, this earth dam is 27.6 feet high and stretches 440 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's condition is assessed as poor, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure its continued functionality in safeguarding the surrounding area from flooding.
Managed by a private entity, Baum Dam is subject to state regulation and inspection by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. With a low hazard potential, the dam poses minimal risk to downstream communities, yet its poor condition warrants attention to prevent potential failures. As the primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, its strategic location and design play a crucial role in protecting the local environment and infrastructure from the impacts of extreme weather events, making it an essential asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and advocate for its maintenance and improvement.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
440 |
Dam Height |
27.6 |
River Or Stream |
TR - Turkey Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
27.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.17 |
Nid Storage |
40 |
Structural Height |
27.6 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr
|
131cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
15cfs |
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
|
82cfs |
Turkey Creek Near De Witt
|
10cfs |
Salt Creek At Roca
|
5cfs |
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.
Baum Dam