Easton Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Easton Dam, located in Thayer, Nebraska, along the TR-DRY CREEK, was completed in 1950 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This private dam, with a height of 14.6 feet and a length of 360 feet, serves to store water with a capacity of 75.2 acre-feet. The dam is constructed mainly of earth and stone materials, resting on soil foundations, and is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its low hazard potential, Easton Dam's condition assessment is poor as of the last inspection in March 2017. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment information are currently unknown. With a history of state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, the dam remains a critical component of water resource management in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may be interested in monitoring the ongoing condition and potential improvements of Easton Dam to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood control and water management.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
360 |
Dam Height |
14.6 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
14.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.37 |
Nid Storage |
75.2 |
Structural Height |
14.6 |
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.
Easton Dam