Ahern Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Richardson County, Nebraska, built in 2017. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 518 ft long, taller than 76% 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 Ahern Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Ahern Dam No 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Anthony J & Janet a Ahern Trust (private). It impounds the Sardine Creek near Verdon.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 518 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2017, 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 05/02/2019.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Nearest City | Verdon |
| River/Stream | Sardine Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.22485, -95.71100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 518 ft |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 575 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Anthony J & Janet a Ahern Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03183 |
| Federal ID | NE03183 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |