Bdl Partnership Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Naponee, Nebraska, the Bdl Partnership Dam stands as a vital structure along the TR-Turkey Creek, with a primary purpose focused on flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Constructed in 1960, this earth-type dam boasts a height of 15.8 feet and a storage capacity of 187.2 acre-feet, serving as a crucial element in managing water resources in the region.

Despite its importance, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, signaling a need for potential maintenance and upgrades. With a low hazard potential, the Bdl Partnership Dam remains a key asset under the regulatory oversight of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.

As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure, the Bdl Partnership Dam serves as a critical component in mitigating flood risks and enhancing water management practices in the area. With its strategic location and operational significance, efforts to improve the dam's condition and resilience are essential to ensure its continued effectiveness in the face of evolving climatic challenges.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

430

Dam Height

15.8

River Or Stream

TR-TURKEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.7

Hydraulic Height

15.8

Drainage Area

1.31

Nid Storage

187.2

Structural Height

15.8

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

16
       
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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.