Farwell 4-70
Farwell 4-70 is an earth dam located in Howard County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Farwell 4-70
Farwell 4-70 is a dam in Howard, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Farwell Irrigation District (local government). It impounds the Tr-oak Creek near Nysted.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 222 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 04/07/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | Nysted |
| River/Stream | Tr-oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.14317, -98.62570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 222 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 284 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Farwell Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00194 |
| Federal ID | NE00194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |