Jester-herman Dam
Jester-herman Dam is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Jester-herman Dam
Jester-herman Dam is a dam in Nuckolls, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Marlys & Jenelle Jester & Herman (private). It impounds the Tr-walnut Creek near Angus.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 433 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 05/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Angus |
| River/Stream | Tr-walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.33283, -98.08781 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 433 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Marlys & Jenelle Jester & Herman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09839 |
| Federal ID | NE09839 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |