Smith Supply Canal Dam is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 495 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Smith Supply Canal Dam
Smith Supply Canal Dam is a dam in Dawson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Central Platte Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-west Buffalo Creek near Overton.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 11/03/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Overton |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.93912, -99.85527 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,538 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Central Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02169 |
| Federal ID | NE02169 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |