Johnson Dam 756
Johnson Dam 756 is an earth dam located in Kimball County, Nebraska, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Johnson Dam 756
The primary purpose of Johnson Dam 756 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 Sharon A & Jane M Johnson (private). It impounds the Tr-lodgepole Creek near Potter.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 1,038 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 529 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 04/27/2022.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Kimball |
| Nearest City | Potter |
| River/Stream | Tr-lodgepole Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.23914, -103.38220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,038 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 529 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 529 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,060 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Sharon A & Jane M Johnson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00756 |
| Federal ID | NE00756 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |