Charles Brown Dam
Charles Brown Dam is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Nebraska, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Charles Brown Dam
The primary purpose of Charles Brown Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sherry Church Brown (private). It impounds the Rush Creek near Valentine.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 810 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 388 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 180 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 08/23/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Valentine |
| River/Stream | Rush Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.62043, -102.36553 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 180 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Sherry Church Brown |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02517 |
| Federal ID | NE02517 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |