Atkinson Dam
Atkinson Dam is an earth dam located in Holt County, Nebraska, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Atkinson Dam
The primary purpose of Atkinson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Atkinson (local government). It impounds the Elkhorn River near Atkinson.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,326 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 210 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 04/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
| Nearest City | Atkinson |
| River/Stream | Elkhorn River |
| Coordinates | 42.53792, -99.00045 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,326 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 210 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,155 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Atkinson |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00410 |
| Federal ID | NE00410 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |