Essman Dam
Nebraska — Gage County — TR-BIG BLUE RIVER
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| River | TR-BIG BLUE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.39069, -96.88293 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 4, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Denise J & Stuart L Essman |
Location Map
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.