Carbody (nid)
Carbody (nid) is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carbody (nid)
The primary purpose of Carbody (nid) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Trib Of Big Cottonwood Creek near Dakota Junction.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,132 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 935 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/12/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Dakota Junction |
| River/Stream | Trib Of Big Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.86336, -103.53777 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,132 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 935 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 935 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01116 |
| Federal ID | NE01116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |