Merritt Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cherry |
| Nearest City | SNAKE RIVER FALLS |
| River/Stream | SNAKE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.63330, -100.87330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 126 ft |
| Dam Height | 121 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,222 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78,375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78,375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74,486 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,222 acres |
| Drainage Area | 485 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,080 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |