Snyder Dam 156 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Nebraska, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 290 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Snyder Dam 156
Snyder Dam 156 is a dam in Washington, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Washington County (local government). It impounds the Deer Creek near Omaha.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 223 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 04/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Omaha |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.40763, -96.01290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,178 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Washington County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00156 |
| Federal ID | NE00156 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |