Chadron Dam 1
Chadron Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1888. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chadron Dam 1
The primary purpose of Chadron Dam 1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Chadron (local government). It impounds the Tr-chadron Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 3,731 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 342 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1888, the structure is over a century 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 04/29/2019.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-chadron Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.74673, -103.00282 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,731 ft |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Chadron |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09991 |
| Federal ID | NE09991 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |