Merrick Howard County Road Dam
Merrick Howard County Road Dam is an earth dam located in Merrick County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Merrick Howard County Road Dam
The primary purpose of Merrick Howard County Road 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 Merrick County (local government). It impounds the Tr-rock Creek near Fullerton.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2023.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Merrick |
| Nearest City | Fullerton |
| River/Stream | Tr-rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.30792, -98.28664 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Merrick County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01796 |
| Federal ID | NE01796 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |