Ransom Dam 1747

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyPolk
Nearest CitySURPRISE
River/StreamTR-BIG BLUE RIVER
Coordinates41.14841, -97.52459

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length555 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage86 acre-ft
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge43 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUpper Big Blue Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/29/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE01747
Federal IDNE01747
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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