Dawson County Road Dam 1
Dawson County Road Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Dawson County Road Dam 1
Dawson County Road Dam 1 is a dam in Dawson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Dawson County (local government). It impounds the Tr-plum Creek near Eustis.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,344 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,241 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/25/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Eustis |
| River/Stream | Tr-plum Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.70007, -100.06341 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,344 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,241 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,241 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Dawson County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01301 |
| Federal ID | NE01301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |