Merritt Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNebraska
CountyCherry
Nearest CitySNAKE RIVER FALLS
River/StreamSNAKE RIVER
Coordinates42.63330, -100.87330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height126 ft
Dam Height121 ft
Dam Length3,222 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage78,375 acre-ft
Max Storage78,375 acre-ft
Normal Storage74,486 acre-ft
Surface Area3,222 acres
Drainage Area485 sq mi
Max Discharge2,080 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection04/26/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNE01074
Federal IDNE01074
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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