Bailey Floodwater Retention Dam
Bailey Floodwater Retention Dam is an earth dam located in York County, Nebraska, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bailey Floodwater Retention Dam
The primary purpose of Bailey Floodwater Retention Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-w Fk Big Blue River near Beaver Crossing.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 775 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 609 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 06/28/2021.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | York |
| Nearest City | Beaver Crossing |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Fk Big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.75430, -97.48289 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 609 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 609 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 232 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01756 |
| Federal ID | NE01756 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |