Kugler Dam 7349 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hawkins Dam 3 Hawkins Dam 2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Kugler Dam 7349, located in Franklin, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock watering, and as a small fish pond.
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Summary
Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 18.2 feet and has a storage capacity of 63.6 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is in poor condition, as assessed in August 2019.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Kugler Dam 7349 is regulated and inspected by the state, with enforcement and permitting also falling under state jurisdiction. The dam's primary purpose of fire protection and stock watering highlights its importance in providing essential resources to the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 0.85 square miles and a surface area of 6.8 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, particularly for the TR-Rock Creek.
In order to ensure the safety and functionality of Kugler Dam 7349, regular inspections are conducted, with the last assessment taking place in August 2019. Despite its poor condition, the dam's low hazard potential suggests that with proper maintenance and management, it can continue to serve its vital purposes effectively. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Kugler Dam 7349 play a crucial role in ensuring water availability for various needs in the region.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
515 |
Dam Height |
18.2 |
River Or Stream |
TR-Rock Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
18.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.85 |
Nid Storage |
63.6 |
Structural Height |
18.2 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Kugler Dam 7349