Baldwin Reservoir Dam
Baldwin Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Baldwin Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Baldwin Reservoir Dam 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 N Side Canal near Interior Sd.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 592 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Interior Sd |
| River/Stream | N Side Canal |
| Coordinates | 42.83461, -103.24817 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 592 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 592 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 332 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 590 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Whitney Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00803 |
| Federal ID | NE00803 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |