Arnold Dam
Arnold Dam is an earth dam located in Custer County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Arnold Dam
The primary purpose of Arnold Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Arnold (local government). It impounds the S Loup R Offchannel Site.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 4,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 03/18/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Custer |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | S Loup R Offchannel Site |
| Coordinates | 41.41423, -100.19630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Arnold |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE05098 |
| Federal ID | NE05098 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |