Callan Dam
Callan Dam is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Callan Dam
The primary purpose of Callan Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard R & Phyllis I Schoenholz (private). It impounds the Tr-big Indian Creek near Odell.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 875 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 581 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 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 05/03/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Odell |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.06598, -96.90411 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 581 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 581 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,622 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Richard R & Phyllis I Schoenholz |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00952 |
| Federal ID | NE00952 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |