Double L Farm Dam

Double L Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Hayes County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Double L Farm Dam

Double L Farm Dam is a dam in Hayes, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Hayes County (local government). It impounds the Little Blackwood Creek.

The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 1,640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,746 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 45 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 06/15/2023.

At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyHayes
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamLittle Blackwood Creek
Coordinates40.50909, -100.99667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length1,640 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,746 acre-ft
Max Storage1,746 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area45 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerHayes County
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/15/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE09711
Federal IDNE09711
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams