Deford Northwest Dam
Deford Northwest Dam is an earth dam located in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Deford Northwest Dam
The primary purpose of Deford Northwest Dam 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 John William De Ford (private). It impounds the Tr-lodgepole Creek near Lodgepole.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 43 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/14/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cheyenne |
| Nearest City | Lodgepole |
| River/Stream | Tr-lodgepole Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.20164, -102.67914 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,425 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | John William De Ford |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01143 |
| Federal ID | NE01143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |