Ten Bensel Dam 8140 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ten Bensel Dam 3484 Hyke Farms Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ten Bensel Dam 8140, located in Furnas, Nebraska, on the TR-BEAVER CREEK, stands at 16 feet tall and stretches 260 feet in length.
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Summary
Completed in 1980, this privately owned Earth dam serves purposes such as flood risk reduction and other water resource management functions. With a storage capacity of 109.3 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.71 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite its importance, Ten Bensel Dam 8140 is rated as having a low hazard potential and is in poor condition, as per the last inspection conducted in March 2017. The dam, made primarily of stone and supported by a soil foundation, is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment are not specified in the available data, its location and design are essential factors in the overall management of water resources in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management can find valuable insights in studying the operations and challenges faced by Ten Bensel Dam 8140.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
260 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.71 |
Nid Storage |
109.3 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Ten Bensel Dam 8140