Virginia Smith Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Garfield |
| River/Stream | CALAMUS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.83170, -99.21280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 96 ft |
| Dam Height | 91 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,295 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177,623 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177,623 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 127,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,123 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,060 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,080 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |