Bonham Dam
Bonham Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bonham Dam
The primary purpose of Bonham Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Max L & Barbara Bonham (private). It impounds the Tr-big Cottonwood Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 295 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 10/22/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.14588, -99.06700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 295 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Max L & Barbara Bonham |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03405 |
| Federal ID | NE03405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |