Davis Dam 797
Davis Dam 797 is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Nebraska, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Davis Dam 797
The primary purpose of Davis Dam 797 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 Iris J Davis Trustee (private). It impounds the Tr-hay Springs Creek near Hay Springs.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 167 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 05/01/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Hay Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr-hay Springs Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.71344, -102.67827 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 790 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Iris J Davis Trustee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00797 |
| Federal ID | NE00797 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |