Farwell 2-3
Farwell 2-3 is an earth dam located in Howard County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Farwell 2-3
Farwell 2-3 is a dam in Howard, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Farwell Irrigation District (local government). It impounds the Auger Creek near Elba.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 234 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/07/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | Elba |
| River/Stream | Auger Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.26906, -98.62104 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 234 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 380 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Farwell Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00193 |
| Federal ID | NE00193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |