Ransom Dam 1287

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyPolk
Nearest CitySURPRISE
River/StreamTR-BIG BLUE RIVER
Coordinates41.14838, -97.53404

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage66 acre-ft
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge88 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCharles A & Jane L Roberts
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE01287
Federal IDNE01287
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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