Farwell 1-6 is an earth dam located in Howard County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall and 260 ft long, taller than 90% 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 Farwell 1-6
Farwell 1-6 is a dam in Howard, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Farwell Irrigation District (local government). It impounds the Tr-north Loup River near Fullerton.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 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 10/25/2022.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | Fullerton |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Loup River |
| Coordinates | 41.26588, -98.57149 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 473 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Farwell Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01990 |
| Federal ID | NE01990 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |