Ramsey Dam
Ramsey Dam is an earth dam located in Richardson County, Nebraska, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ramsey Dam
Ramsey Dam is a dam in Richardson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Douglas C & Christine Ramsey (private). It impounds the Tr-n Fk Big Nemaha River near Dawson.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Nearest City | Dawson |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fk Big Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.13875, -95.85837 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Douglas C & Christine Ramsey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE05336 |
| Federal ID | NE05336 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |