Frew Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hansen Dam 9814 Wayne Hansen Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Frew Dam, located in Saline, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed to primarily serve flood risk reduction purposes along the TR-Turkey Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 15.4 feet with a storage capacity of 63.6 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and not being rated for condition assessment, the dam is regularly inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and regulatory compliance.
The dam's maximum discharge capacity, spillway type, and width of locks remain unspecified in available data. However, its strategic location in Congressional District 03, Nebraska, showcases the importance of Frew Dam in managing water resources and climate-related challenges in the region. With a drainage area of 0.57 square miles and a surface area of 4.7 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events through its structural design and operational protocols.
Frew Dam's association with the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers highlights its significance in regional water resource management. While the dam's risk assessment, emergency action plan, and inundation maps are not explicitly outlined, its consistent state inspections and low hazard potential signify a commitment to maintaining safety standards and protecting the surrounding environment. As a key infrastructure asset in Nebraska, Frew Dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and community safety in the face of natural disasters.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
280 |
Dam Height |
15.4 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
15.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.57 |
Nid Storage |
63.6 |
Structural Height |
15.4 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Frew Dam
Walnut Creek Public Use Area