Timperley Wildlife Dam
Timperley Wildlife Dam is an earth dam located in Stanton County, Nebraska, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Timperley Wildlife Dam
The primary purpose of Timperley Wildlife Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (state). It impounds the Tr-elkhorn R / Spring Lakes near Stanton.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 03/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Stanton |
| Nearest City | Stanton |
| River/Stream | Tr-elkhorn R / Spring Lakes |
| Coordinates | 41.93119, -97.30474 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 771 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Nebraska Game & Parks Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02363 |
| Federal ID | NE02363 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |