Rowan Dam (18-34-17w) is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 392 ft long, taller than 88% 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 Rowan Dam (18-34-17w)
The primary purpose of Rowan Dam (18-34-17w) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Andrew F III & Sandra L Rowan (private). It impounds the Coon Creek near Brocksburg.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 392 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 388 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 05/15/2019.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Brocksburg |
| River/Stream | Coon Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.92468, -99.36819 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 392 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,070 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Andrew F III & Sandra L Rowan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01698 |
| Federal ID | NE01698 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |