Kirby Dam
Kirby Dam is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Nebraska, built in 2013. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kirby Dam
The primary purpose of Kirby 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 Kris O & Lisa A Kirby (private). It impounds the Tr-buck Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2013, 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 05/31/2019.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.48600, -95.77400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 111 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Kris O & Lisa A Kirby |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE04267 |
| Federal ID | NE04267 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |