Hunzeker Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Fischer Rieger Dam Bean Creek 5-6
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Hunzeker Dam, located in Richardson County, Nebraska, is a private Earth dam primarily designed for flood risk reduction on TR-Winnebago Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1980, this dam stands at a height of 30.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 39.6 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 8 acre-feet. The dam spans 400 feet in length and covers a surface area of 2.9 acres, serving as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NE DNR), Hunzeker Dam is inspected regularly with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated. Despite its modest risk level, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are not explicitly outlined in the available data, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk mitigation.
With its strategic location and purposeful design, Hunzeker Dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. As a key component of the regional flood control system, this dam serves as a critical asset for safeguarding the community and ecosystems along TR-Winnebago Creek, underscoring the essential role of infrastructure in adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change on water resources.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
30.5 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WINNEBAGO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
30.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.46 |
Nid Storage |
39.6 |
Structural Height |
30.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Missouri River At Rulo
|
28600cfs |
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo
|
52cfs |
Nodaway River Near Graham
|
134cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
|
82cfs |
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.
Hunzeker Dam