Coughlin Dam
Coughlin Dam is an earth dam located in Pawnee County, Nebraska, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Coughlin Dam
Coughlin Dam is a dam in Pawnee, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Rita M Coughlin Testamentary Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek near Steinauer.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 535 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/27/2022.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Pawnee |
| Nearest City | Steinauer |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.22505, -96.26261 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 55 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Rita M Coughlin Testamentary Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02589 |
| Federal ID | NE02589 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |