Waterman Dam 9775 is an earth dam located in Keith County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 275 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 Waterman Dam 9775
The primary purpose of Waterman Dam 9775 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 Jerry L Waterman (private). It impounds the Tr-south Platte River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/17/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keith |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.13037, -101.99522 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Jerry L Waterman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09775 |
| Federal ID | NE09775 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |