Jameson Dam
Jameson Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Nebraska, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jameson Dam
The primary purpose of Jameson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Barbara A Jameson Living Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-weeping Water Creek near Nehawka.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 492 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/09/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Nehawka |
| River/Stream | Tr-weeping Water Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.90431, -96.04664 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 492 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Barbara A Jameson Living Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01564 |
| Federal ID | NE01564 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |