Farwell 1-1
Farwell 1-1 is an earth dam located in Howard County, Nebraska, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Farwell 1-1
Farwell 1-1 is a dam in Howard, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Farwell Irrigation District (local government). It impounds the Tr-north Loup River near Fullerton.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 615 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/16/2019.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | Fullerton |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Loup River |
| Coordinates | 41.25909, -98.53973 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 615 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 615 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Farwell Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00189 |
| Federal ID | NE00189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |