Slama Dam
Slama Dam is an earth dam located in Richardson County, Nebraska, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Slama Dam
The primary purpose of Slama Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Joe Slama (private). It impounds the Tr-s Fk Big Nemaha River.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 752 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 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 05/26/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-s Fk Big Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.12411, -95.93781 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 752 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 69 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Joe Slama |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02713 |
| Federal ID | NE02713 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |