Pinkerman Dam 1
Pinkerman Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Holt County, Nebraska, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pinkerman Dam 1
The primary purpose of Pinkerman Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Keith & Vickie May (private). It impounds the Tr-redbird Creek near Redbird.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 293 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 05/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
| Nearest City | Redbird |
| River/Stream | Tr-redbird Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.69118, -98.50606 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 293 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 628 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Keith & Vickie May |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00421 |
| Federal ID | NE00421 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |