Deford Northwest Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyCheyenne
Nearest CityLODGEPOLE
River/StreamTR-LODGEPOLE CREEK
Coordinates41.20164, -102.67914

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length510 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage175 acre-ft
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area43 sq mi
Max Discharge1,425 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerJohn William De Ford
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/14/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE01143
Federal IDNE01143
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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