Dam 17-7-5w
Dam 17-7-5w is an earth dam located in Clay County, Nebraska, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dam 17-7-5w
The primary purpose of Dam 17-7-5w 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 Joan L Alberts (private). It impounds the Tr-school Creek near Sutton.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 05/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Sutton |
| River/Stream | Tr-school Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.57551, -97.91104 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 236 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Joan L Alberts |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02462 |
| Federal ID | NE02462 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |