Board Of Education Lands & Funds Dam 8213 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Board of Education Lands & Funds Dam 8213, located in Hayes, Nebraska, stands as a crucial structure for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

Constructed in 1948, this earth dam reaches a height of 14.5 feet and spans 205 feet in length. With a normal storage capacity of 37.7 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.81 square miles, this dam serves as a vital resource in the region.

Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the dam is classified as low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in June 2019. Despite its age, the dam remains in operation and is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement. With a solid foundation of soil and a core made of stone, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.

Situated along the TR-Blackwood Creek in the Omaha District, Board of Education Lands & Funds Dam 8213 serves as a testament to the importance of water infrastructure in supporting various community needs. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to advocate for sustainable practices, this dam serves as a reminder of the essential role that such structures play in safeguarding local ecosystems and populations.

Year Completed

1948

Dam Length

205

Dam Height

14.5

River Or Stream

TR-Blackwood Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.8

Hydraulic Height

14.5

Drainage Area

1.81

Nid Storage

51.6

Structural Height

14.5

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

15
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.