Goodwater Dam is an earth dam located in Boone County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 180 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Goodwater Dam
The primary purpose of Goodwater Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James G & Laura a Carder (private). It impounds the Tr-plum Creek near Merchiston.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Boone |
| Nearest City | Merchiston |
| River/Stream | Tr-plum Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.55561, -97.99604 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,135 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | James G & Laura a Carder |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00148 |
| Federal ID | NE00148 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |