Glen Forney Dam
Glen Forney Dam is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Nebraska, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Glen Forney Dam
Glen Forney Dam is a dam in Sheridan, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nancy & Glen Forney (private). It impounds the Tr-larrabee Creek near Whiteclay.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 05/20/2020.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Whiteclay |
| River/Stream | Tr-larrabee Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.86658, -102.41091 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 765 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nancy & Glen Forney |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02378 |
| Federal ID | NE02378 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |