Alcorn Dam
Alcorn Dam is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Alcorn Dam
The primary purpose of Alcorn Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Peter H & Sherrie B Emerson (private). It impounds the Hooker Creek near Whitney.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Whitney |
| River/Stream | Hooker Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.70527, -103.35528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,368 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Peter H & Sherrie B Emerson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01252 |
| Federal ID | NE01252 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |