Drohman Dam
Drohman Dam is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Drohman Dam
Drohman Dam is a dam in Nuckolls, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Michael Drohman (private). It impounds the Tr-little Blue River near Hebron.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 397 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/29/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Hebron |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.19362, -97.82616 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 397 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 199 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Michael Drohman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00237 |
| Federal ID | NE00237 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |