Nelms Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyCuster
Nearest CityWILLOW ISLAND
River/StreamTR-BUFFALO CREEK
Coordinates41.10844, -100.11418

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height69 ft
Dam Height69 ft
Dam Length2,780 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage896 acre-ft
Max Storage896 acre-ft
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge884 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerClarence A & Mary Esther Nelms Trusts
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/07/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE02153
Federal IDNE02153
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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