Parsons Dam
Parsons Dam is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Parsons Dam
Parsons Dam is a dam in Sioux, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Parsons Land & Cattle Co (private). It impounds the Tr-niobrara River near Marsland.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 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 03/31/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Marsland |
| River/Stream | Tr-niobrara River |
| Coordinates | 42.64262, -103.88791 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Parsons Land & Cattle Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01232 |
| Federal ID | NE01232 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |