Coleman Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Holt County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 390 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Coleman Dam 1
The primary purpose of Coleman Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rodney D & Jane M Frickel (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek near Redbird.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 04/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
| Nearest City | Redbird |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.72347, -98.80072 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 238 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rodney D & Jane M Frickel |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00417 |
| Federal ID | NE00417 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |