Fanning Dam
Fanning Dam is an earth dam located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Fanning Dam
The primary purpose of Fanning Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by The Tian Hubbs Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-north Platte River near Scottsbluff.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/05/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| Nearest City | Scottsbluff |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.85516, -103.83971 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 310 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | The Tian Hubbs Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00669 |
| Federal ID | NE00669 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |