Whitney Dam 1

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyDawes
Nearest CityWHITNEY
River/StreamWHITE RIVER
Coordinates42.77964, -103.31582

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length3,700 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14,000 acre-ft
Max Storage14,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage10,000 acre-ft
Surface Area984 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerWhitney Irrigation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE00800
Federal IDNE00800
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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