Graham Dam
Graham Dam is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Graham Dam
The primary purpose of Graham Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Ron & Elmyra Graham (private). It impounds the Tr-hooker Creek near Sterling.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,134 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/08/2020.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Sterling |
| River/Stream | Tr-hooker Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.40214, -96.47492 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,134 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Ron & Elmyra Graham |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02717 |
| Federal ID | NE02717 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |