Ely Dam
Ely Dam is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ely Dam
Ely Dam is a dam in Nemaha, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Marcy Family Revocable Trust (private). It impounds the Willow Creek near Auburn.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 635 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/27/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | Auburn |
| River/Stream | Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.43626, -95.82447 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,272 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Marcy Family Revocable Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00332 |
| Federal ID | NE00332 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |