Faden Dam
Faden Dam is an earth dam located in Banner County, Nebraska, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Faden Dam
The primary purpose of Faden 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 John E & Mark Faden (private). It impounds the Tr-pumpkinseed Creek near Broadwater.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 703 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Banner |
| Nearest City | Broadwater |
| River/Stream | Tr-pumpkinseed Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.53671, -103.58545 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 703 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 508 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | John E & Mark Faden |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00699 |
| Federal ID | NE00699 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |