Justin Ellicot Dam
Justin Ellicot Dam is an earth dam located in Thayer County, Nebraska, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Justin Ellicot Dam
The primary purpose of Justin Ellicot Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jerry A & Angela K Baysinger (private). It impounds the Tr-sandy Creek near Alexandria.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 536 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 04/11/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thayer |
| Nearest City | Alexandria |
| River/Stream | Tr-sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.30899, -97.45726 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 536 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jerry A & Angela K Baysinger |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02358 |
| Federal ID | NE02358 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |