Watson Dam

Nebraska — Webster County — TR-ELM CREEK

Location

StateNebraska
CountyWebster
RiverTR-ELM CREEK
Coordinates40.08405, -98.41695

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length325 ft
NID Storage63 acre-ft
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 23, 2021
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1995
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMitch A & Edith J Watson

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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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