Whitney Dam 1
Whitney Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1922. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Whitney Dam 1
The primary purpose of Whitney Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Whitney Irrigation District (local government). It impounds the White River near Whitney.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 3,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 984 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 14,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/07/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Whitney |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 42.77964, -103.31582 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 984 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Whitney Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00800 |
| Federal ID | NE00800 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |