Blomstrom Dam
Blomstrom Dam is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Blomstrom Dam
The primary purpose of Blomstrom Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Van Epps Ranch, Llc (private). It impounds the Spring Creek (unnamed) near Mills.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 06/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Mills |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek (unnamed) |
| Coordinates | 42.99689, -99.70403 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 227 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Van Epps Ranch, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00438 |
| Federal ID | NE00438 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |