Frisbie Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Reiss Dam 1 Hoffman Dam 679
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Kearney, Nebraska, the Frisbie Dam stands as a vital structure for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this earth dam with a stone core type has a height of 13.4 feet and a storage capacity of 74.9 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment has been marked as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential repairs to ensure its continued functionality.
Managed by a private owner, the Frisbie Dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam is situated on TR-Sand Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite its current condition, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and ecological conservation in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Frisbie Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community safety. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam represents a microcosm of the challenges and opportunities faced in managing water resources in a changing climate. As efforts are made to address its condition assessment and maintenance needs, the Frisbie Dam underscores the importance of proactive management and investment in sustaining critical water infrastructure for future generations.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
270 |
Dam Height |
13.4 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SAND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
13.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.72 |
Nid Storage |
74.9 |
Structural Height |
13.4 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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.
Frisbie Dam