Robinson Dam 8969
Robinson Dam 8969 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Robinson Dam 8969
The primary purpose of Robinson Dam 8969 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Thomas James Robinson Trustee (private). It impounds the Vining Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 201 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Vining Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.12748, -99.01390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Thomas James Robinson Trustee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08969 |
| Federal ID | NE08969 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |