Mcdowell Dam 1

Nebraska — Dawes County — ENGLISH CREEK

Location

StateNebraska
CountyDawes
RiverENGLISH CREEK
Coordinates42.67546, -103.38150

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 15, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1929
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMary C McDowell Trust

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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