Ebbers Dam 1
Ebbers Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ebbers Dam 1
The primary purpose of Ebbers Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sheila M Ebbers (private). It impounds the Tr-big Blue River near Beatrice.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 735 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 05/16/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Beatrice |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.33768, -96.76857 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 216 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Sheila M Ebbers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00999 |
| Federal ID | NE00999 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |