Sherman Dam 1437
Sherman Dam 1437 is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sherman Dam 1437
Sherman Dam 1437 is a dam in Dawson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Sherman Childrens Trust C (private). It impounds the Tr-dawson County Canal near Elm Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 288 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Elm Creek |
| River/Stream | Tr-dawson County Canal |
| Coordinates | 40.87024, -99.68138 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 288 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 290 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Sherman Childrens Trust c |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01437 |
| Federal ID | NE01437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |