Ex-5-80 Dam
Ex-5-80 Dam is an earth dam located in Stanton County, Nebraska, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ex-5-80 Dam
Ex-5-80 Dam is a dam in Stanton, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Stanton County (local government). It impounds the Tr-payne Creek near Pilger.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Stanton |
| Nearest City | Pilger |
| River/Stream | Tr-payne Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.98748, -97.17551 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 71 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Stanton County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01825 |
| Federal ID | NE01825 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |