Dam 22-9-4

Dam 22-9-4 is an earth dam located in York County, Nebraska, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Dam 22-9-4

The primary purpose of Dam 22-9-4 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-w Fk Big Blue River near Mccool Junction.

The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 06/28/2021.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyYork
Nearest CityMccool Junction
River/StreamTr-w Fk Big Blue River
Coordinates40.73587, -97.75350

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length385 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge620 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerUpper Big Blue Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/28/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE02156
Federal IDNE02156
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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