Harvey Dam 1886
Harvey Dam 1886 is an earth dam located in Buffalo County, Nebraska, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Harvey Dam 1886
The primary purpose of Harvey Dam 1886 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Kay M & Roger V Wolford Trustees (private). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek near Kearney.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 06/11/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo |
| Nearest City | Kearney |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.72146, -99.26169 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 592 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Kay M & Roger V Wolford Trustees |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01886 |
| Federal ID | NE01886 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |