Rowan Dam (11-34-18w)
Rowan Dam (11-34-18w) is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rowan Dam (11-34-18w)
The primary purpose of Rowan Dam (11-34-18w) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Calvin L Klein (private). It impounds the Springs Tr-keya Paha River near Niobrara.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Niobrara |
| River/Stream | Springs Tr-keya Paha River |
| Coordinates | 42.93740, -99.39954 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Calvin L Klein |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02001 |
| Federal ID | NE02001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |