Robinson Dam 8969 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 290 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08969 |
| Federal ID | NE08969 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |