Orris Corman Dam is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 817 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Orris Corman Dam
The primary purpose of Orris Corman Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Weinreis Brothers Partnership (private). It impounds the Horsehead Creek near Oral Sd.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 817 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 462 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 05/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Oral Sd |
| River/Stream | Horsehead Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.99217, -103.47658 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 817 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 462 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 462 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 913 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Weinreis Brothers Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00811 |
| Federal ID | NE00811 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |