Dodd Mcdowell Dam
Dodd Mcdowell Dam is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dodd Mcdowell Dam
The primary purpose of Dodd Mcdowell Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lazy Jf Ranch, Inc (private). It impounds the Little Cottonwood Creek near Whitney.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 827 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 05/05/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Whitney |
| River/Stream | Little Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.75095, -103.45786 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 827 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lazy JF Ranch, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00799 |
| Federal ID | NE00799 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |