Timmerman Farms Dam
Timmerman Farms Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Nebraska, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Timmerman Farms Dam
The primary purpose of Timmerman Farms Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-platte River near Plattsmouth.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 743 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 283 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 05/23/2022.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Plattsmouth |
| River/Stream | Tr-platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.03009, -96.03025 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 743 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 312 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte South Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02411 |
| Federal ID | NE02411 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |