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.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hayes |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Little Blackwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.50909, -100.99667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,746 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,746 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 45 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Hayes County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09711 |
| Federal ID | NE09711 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |