Farnik Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyKnox
Nearest CityNIOBRARA
River/StreamTR-SCHINDLER CREEK
Coordinates42.63284, -98.14322

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length215 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge132 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerWendell & Betty Rohrer
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/30/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE00759
Federal IDNE00759
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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