Dowdy Dam
Dowdy Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dowdy Dam
Dowdy Dam is a dam in Jefferson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by David S & Renee R Dowdy (private). It impounds the Tr-rose Creek near Endicott.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 509 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2021.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Endicott |
| River/Stream | Tr-rose Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.05803, -97.20923 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 509 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | David S & Renee R Dowdy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02689 |
| Federal ID | NE02689 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |