Campbell Dam 480
Campbell Dam 480 is an earth dam located in Furnas County, Nebraska, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Campbell Dam 480
The primary purpose of Campbell Dam 480 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Paul W Smith (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near Hollinger.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 445 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 264 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Furnas |
| Nearest City | Hollinger |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.12016, -99.78608 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 812 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Paul W Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00480 |
| Federal ID | NE00480 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |