Jim O'kief Dam (repair) is an earth dam located in Cherry County, Nebraska, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 378 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Jim O'kief Dam (repair)
The primary purpose of Jim O'kief Dam (repair) is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by O'kief Land & Cattle Co LLC (private). It impounds the S Fk Fairfield Creek near Niobrara.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 378 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,754 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 05/23/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cherry |
| Nearest City | Niobrara |
| River/Stream | S Fk Fairfield Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.74170, -100.26261 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 378 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,754 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,754 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 264 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | O'kief Land & Cattle Co LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00396 |
| Federal ID | NE00396 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |