Farnam Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | FARNAM |
| River/Stream | TR-PLUM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.70950, -100.21943 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 688 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 955 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ryan & Kari Schurr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |