Dowell Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyRichardson
Nearest CitySALEM
River/StreamTR-N FK BIG NEMAHA RIVER
Coordinates40.09576, -95.77848

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length284 ft
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage190 acre-ft
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Normal Storage3 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge209 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerNemaha Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/11/2015
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE02520
Federal IDNE02520
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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