Sherman Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sherman |
| Nearest City | ASHTON |
| River/Stream | OAK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.30343, -98.88095 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 134 ft |
| Dam Height | 98 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125,477 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125,477 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,868 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Farwell Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |