Neben Dam
Neben Dam is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Neben Dam
Neben Dam is a dam in Dawson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Heath E & Linsey A Johnson (private). It impounds the Tr-east Buffalo Creek near Overton.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 144 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1945, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/22/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Overton |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.03302, -99.84212 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 144 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Heath E & Linsey A Johnson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01425 |
| Federal ID | NE01425 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |