Nixon Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Nebraska, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 350 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Nixon Dam
Nixon Dam is a dam in Washington, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Washington County (local government). It impounds the Mill Creek near Omaha.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 06/06/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Omaha |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.48731, -96.09347 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,958 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Washington County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01513 |
| Federal ID | NE01513 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |