Harless Ogard Dam
Harless Ogard Dam is an earth dam located in Morrill County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Harless Ogard Dam
The primary purpose of Harless Ogard 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 Monty C &judy K Ogard (private). It impounds the Tr-greenwood Creek near Broadwater.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 797 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 04/18/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Morrill |
| Nearest City | Broadwater |
| River/Stream | Tr-greenwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.51605, -103.11602 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 797 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 173 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Monty C &Judy K Ogard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01743 |
| Federal ID | NE01743 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |