Mentink Dam 1591

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyPolk
Nearest CitySURPRISE
River/StreamTR-BIG BLUE RIVER
Coordinates41.11460, -97.52664

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage367 acre-ft
Max Storage367 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge1,020 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUpper Big Blue Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/28/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE01591
Federal IDNE01591
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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