Robert Wood Jr Dam
Robert Wood Jr Dam is an earth dam located in Antelope County, Nebraska, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Robert Wood Jr Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Wood Jr 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 Brenda B & Robert L Wood (private). It impounds the Tr-big Spring Creek near Verdigre.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 176 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Antelope |
| Nearest City | Verdigre |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.37155, -98.27632 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Brenda B & Robert L Wood |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02765 |
| Federal ID | NE02765 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |