Snyder Group Dam
Snyder Group Dam is an earth dam located in Brown County, Nebraska, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Snyder Group Dam
Snyder Group Dam is a dam in Brown, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Kevin Johnson (private). It impounds the Tr-sand Draw near Niobrara.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 531 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | Niobrara |
| River/Stream | Tr-sand Draw |
| Coordinates | 42.60069, -99.94873 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 531 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 230 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Kevin Johnson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01537 |
| Federal ID | NE01537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |