Frank Dam 796
Frank Dam 796 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Frank Dam 796
The primary purpose of Frank Dam 796 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 Benny & Judy Janssen (private). It impounds the Tr-niobrara River near Valentine.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 256 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Valentine |
| River/Stream | Tr-niobrara River |
| Coordinates | 42.75829, -102.39045 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 388 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Benny & Judy Janssen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00796 |
| Federal ID | NE00796 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |