Jenny Newman Dam
Jenny Newman Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jenny Newman Dam
The primary purpose of Jenny Newman Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (state). It impounds the Tr-platte River.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 05/17/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-platte River |
| Coordinates | 40.98820, -96.22392 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nebraska Game & Parks Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02774 |
| Federal ID | NE02774 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |