Shaw Dam
Shaw Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Nebraska, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Shaw Dam
The primary purpose of Shaw Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Shirley A Shaw (private). It impounds the Tr-sand Creek near Ayr.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Ayr |
| River/Stream | Tr-sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.39574, -98.61153 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 246 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Shirley A Shaw |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00169 |
| Federal ID | NE00169 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |