Knapple Dam
Knapple Dam is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Knapple Dam
Knapple Dam is a dam in Dawson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Gene Hokom (private). It impounds the Tr-buffalo Creek near Overton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 395 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/08/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Overton |
| River/Stream | Tr-buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.90918, -99.75302 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Gene Hokom |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01306 |
| Federal ID | NE01306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |