James Dam 8982
James Dam 8982 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About James Dam 8982
James Dam 8982 is a dam in Franklin, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Ian James (private). It impounds the Tr-big Cottonwood Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.17390, -99.10750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Ian James |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08982 |
| Federal ID | NE08982 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |