Alfred James Detention Dam
Alfred James Detention Dam is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Alfred James Detention Dam
Alfred James Detention Dam is a dam in Garfield, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Goff's Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-bean Creek near Ord.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/06/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Ord |
| River/Stream | Tr-bean Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.76822, -99.00493 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 304 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Goff's INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00188 |
| Federal ID | NE00188 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |