Madison Foods Dam
Madison Foods Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Nebraska, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Madison Foods Dam
Madison Foods Dam is a dam in Madison, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Tyson Fresh Meats Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-union Creek near Madison.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 728 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Madison |
| River/Stream | Tr-union Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.78596, -97.47722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 728 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 463 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Tyson Fresh Meats Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02678 |
| Federal ID | NE02678 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |