Waterman Dam 9775
Waterman Dam 9775 is an earth dam located in Keith County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Waterman Dam 9775
The primary purpose of Waterman Dam 9775 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Jerry L Waterman (private). It impounds the Tr-south Platte River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/17/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keith |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.13037, -101.99522 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Jerry L Waterman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09775 |
| Federal ID | NE09775 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |