Dowdy Dam 6106
Dowdy Dam 6106 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dowdy Dam 6106
The primary purpose of Dowdy Dam 6106 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 Jefferson County (local government). It impounds the Tr-rose Creek.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 04/09/2020.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-rose Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.05261, -97.25914 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 232 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Jefferson County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE06106 |
| Federal ID | NE06106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |