Mcdowell Dam 1
Mcdowell Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mcdowell Dam 1
The primary purpose of Mcdowell Dam 1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mary C Mcdowell Trust (private). It impounds the English Creek near Whitney.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/15/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Whitney |
| River/Stream | English Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.67546, -103.38150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mary C McDowell Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00802 |
| Federal ID | NE00802 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |