Ankrom Dam is an earth dam located in Richardson County, Nebraska, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 532 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Ankrom Dam
Ankrom Dam is a dam in Richardson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Edward & William Ankrom (private). It impounds the Deroin Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 532 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, 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 | Deroin Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.22899, -95.64703 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 532 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 174 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Edward & William Ankrom |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02732 |
| Federal ID | NE02732 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |