Dobesh Jackson Dam
Dobesh Jackson Dam is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dobesh Jackson Dam
Dobesh Jackson Dam is a dam in Sioux, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Walter & Virginia Whitcher (private). It impounds the Sand Creek near Whitney.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 04/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Whitney |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.80149, -103.53131 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 67 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Walter & Virginia Whitcher |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02105 |
| Federal ID | NE02105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |