Newman Dam
Newman Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Nebraska, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Newman Dam
Newman Dam is a dam in Wayne, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Thomas L & Patricia A Newman (private). It impounds the Tr-turtle Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, 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 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 03/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-turtle Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.18347, -97.31710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Thomas L & Patricia A Newman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02634 |
| Federal ID | NE02634 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |