Volkman Dam is an earth dam located in Stanton County, Nebraska, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 39 ft39 ft tall and 557 ft long, taller than 85% 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 Volkman Dam
Volkman Dam is a dam in Stanton, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Aaron G Volkman (private). It impounds the Indian Creek near Stanton.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 557 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Stanton |
| Nearest City | Stanton |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.99751, -97.22518 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 557 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 206 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Aaron G Volkman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02531 |
| Federal ID | NE02531 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |