Ericson Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Wheeler |
| Nearest City | SPALDING |
| River/Stream | CEDAR RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.75842, -98.65289 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 625 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 625 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 123 acres |
| Drainage Area | 185 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,952 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ericson Lake Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |