Memphis Dam
Memphis Dam is an earth dam located in Saunders County, Nebraska, built in 1897. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Memphis Dam
The primary purpose of Memphis Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (state). It impounds the Silver Creek near Memphis.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 4,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 88 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 288 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1897, the structure is over a century 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 06/12/2019.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saunders |
| Nearest City | Memphis |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.09605, -96.43804 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1897 (129 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 81 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nebraska Game & Parks Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00252 |
| Federal ID | NE00252 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |