Rowan Dam (2-34-18w)
Rowan Dam (2-34-18w) is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rowan Dam (2-34-18w)
The primary purpose of Rowan Dam (2-34-18w) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Calvin L Klein (private). It impounds the Tr-keya Paha River near Brocksburg.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 536 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 194 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 06/23/2020.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Brocksburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-keya Paha River |
| Coordinates | 42.94405, -99.40305 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 536 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 112 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Calvin L Klein |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01737 |
| Federal ID | NE01737 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |