John Snyder Dam
John Snyder Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About John Snyder Dam
The primary purpose of John Snyder Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Andrew & Toni Snyder (private). It impounds the Tr-brawner Creek near Fairbury.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 467 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 188 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 04/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Fairbury |
| River/Stream | Tr-brawner Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.16979, -97.13059 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 467 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 214 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Andrew & Toni Snyder |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02560 |
| Federal ID | NE02560 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |