Carothers Dam
Carothers Dam is an earth dam located in Custer County, Nebraska, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Carothers Dam
The primary purpose of Carothers Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Kenneth D & Marlene J Mcgaughey (private). It impounds the Tr-mud Creek near Berwyn.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 395 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 318 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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 05/16/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Custer |
| Nearest City | Berwyn |
| River/Stream | Tr-mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.36792, -99.60860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,172 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Kenneth D & Marlene J McGaughey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01150 |
| Federal ID | NE01150 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |