English Dam
English Dam is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About English Dam
The primary purpose of English 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 Gerald English Trustee (private). It impounds the Sand Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 11/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.04434, -99.45615 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Gerald English Trustee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE04561 |
| Federal ID | NE04561 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |