Smith Dam 1191
Smith Dam 1191 is an earth dam located in Red Willow County, Nebraska, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Smith Dam 1191
The primary purpose of Smith Dam 1191 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 Eas & Dsb Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-republican River near Cambridge.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 268 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Red Willow |
| Nearest City | Cambridge |
| River/Stream | Tr-republican River |
| Coordinates | 40.22846, -100.28872 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 268 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 890 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | EAS & DSB Farms LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01191 |
| Federal ID | NE01191 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |