Dawson County Road Dam 7
Dawson County Road Dam 7 is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dawson County Road Dam 7
Dawson County Road Dam 7 is a dam in Dawson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Dawson County (local government). It impounds the Tr-wood River near Sumner.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 414 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 12/06/2022.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Sumner |
| River/Stream | Tr-wood River |
| Coordinates | 41.00278, -99.69092 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 105 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Dawson County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01409 |
| Federal ID | NE01409 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |