Norman Dam is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1927. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 550 ft long, taller than 86% 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 Norman Dam
The primary purpose of Norman Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cynthia Walgren Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-white River near Whitney.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 78 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,503 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/07/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Whitney |
| River/Stream | Tr-white River |
| Coordinates | 42.75637, -103.22717 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,503 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,503 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 776 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 785 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Cynthia Walgren Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00801 |
| Federal ID | NE00801 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |