Ransom Dam 1287
Ransom Dam 1287 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ransom Dam 1287
The primary purpose of Ransom Dam 1287 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 Charles A & Jane L Roberts (private). It impounds the Tr-big Blue River near Surprise.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Surprise |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 41.14838, -97.53404 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 88 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Charles A & Jane L Roberts |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01287 |
| Federal ID | NE01287 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |