Blue Bluffs Dam

Nebraska — Seward County — BIG BLUE RIVER

Location

StateNebraska
CountySeward
RiverBIG BLUE RIVER
Coordinates40.73990, -97.02509

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length410 ft
NID Storage209 acre-ft
Max Storage209 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 10, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1911
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeButtress
Owner TypeState
OwnerNebraska Game & Parks Commission

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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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