Farwell 6-55
Farwell 6-55 is an earth dam located in Howard County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Farwell 6-55
Farwell 6-55 is a dam in Howard, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Farwell Irrigation District (local government). It impounds the Tr-deer Creek near Dannebrog.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 321 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 04/26/2023.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | Dannebrog |
| River/Stream | Tr-deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.08237, -98.68312 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 321 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 307 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Farwell Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01989 |
| Federal ID | NE01989 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |