Goodwin Dam
Goodwin Dam is an earth dam located in Cherry County, Nebraska, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Goodwin Dam
The primary purpose of Goodwin Dam 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 Goodwin Family Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Tr-niobrara River near Valentine.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/19/2019.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cherry |
| Nearest City | Valentine |
| River/Stream | Tr-niobrara River |
| Coordinates | 42.83045, -100.95288 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 87 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Goodwin Family Limited Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01533 |
| Federal ID | NE01533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |