Lueking Dam 3545 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lueking Dam 1362 Crow Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Lueking Dam 3545, located in Oxford, Nebraska, is a private dam designed for flood risk reduction on the TR-Republican River.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 18.7 feet and has a storage capacity of 110.8 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 40.5 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 6.4 acres and serves a drainage area of 1.95 square miles.
Owned privately, Lueking Dam 3545 is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a hazard potential rated as low, the dam's condition assessment is currently labeled as "Not Rated." Despite not having a specific spillway type or outlet gates, the dam plays a vital role in managing flood risks in the region, providing essential protection to the surrounding community.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lueking Dam 3545 stands as a testament to the importance of effective flood risk reduction infrastructure in safeguarding communities and ecosystems. With its strategic location along the TR-Republican River, this earth dam showcases how private ownership can contribute to the overall resilience of a region against natural disasters. As climate change continues to pose increasing challenges, the presence of well-maintained structures like Lueking Dam 3545 becomes ever more crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water resources.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
270 |
Dam Height |
18.7 |
River Or Stream |
TR-REPUBLICAN RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
18.7 |
Drainage Area |
1.95 |
Nid Storage |
110.8 |
Structural Height |
18.7 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sappa Creek Near Stamford
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5cfs |
Republican River Near Orleans
|
127cfs |
Beaver Creek Near Beaver City
|
1cfs |
Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff
|
0cfs |
Sappa C Nr Lyle
|
1cfs |
Republican River At Cambridge
|
60cfs |
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.
Lueking Dam 3545