Arnold Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Clay County, Nebraska, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 210 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Arnold Dam 1
The primary purpose of Arnold Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ray Arnold Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-w Fk Big Blue River near Stockham.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/14/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Stockham |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Fk Big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.65960, -98.26349 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ray Arnold Jr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00095 |
| Federal ID | NE00095 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |