Cameron Dam
Cameron Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Cameron Dam
Cameron Dam is a dam in Washington, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Barbara Jean Et Al Cameron (private). It impounds the Tr-new York Creek near Herman.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 264 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 09/29/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Herman |
| River/Stream | Tr-new York Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.62536, -96.28896 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 264 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 679 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Barbara Jean et al Cameron |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01625 |
| Federal ID | NE01625 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |