Reesman Dam
Reesman Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Reesman Dam
Reesman Dam is a dam in Jefferson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Reesman Investment Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr-rose Creek near Endicott.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Endicott |
| River/Stream | Tr-rose Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.08965, -97.20217 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Reesman Investment Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01993 |
| Federal ID | NE01993 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |