Blackburn Dam
Blackburn Dam is an earth dam located in Morrill County, Nebraska, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Blackburn Dam
The primary purpose of Blackburn Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Verna Korell (private). It impounds the Tr-red Willow Creek near Bridgeport.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/05/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Morrill |
| Nearest City | Bridgeport |
| River/Stream | Tr-red Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.83200, -103.22787 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 278 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Verna Korell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00655 |
| Federal ID | NE00655 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |