Virginia Smith Dam

Nebraska — Garfield County — CALAMUS RIVER

Location

StateNebraska
CountyGarfield
RiverCALAMUS RIVER
Coordinates41.83170, -99.21280

Physical Characteristics

NID Height96 ft
Dam Height91 ft
Dam Length7,295 ft
NID Storage177,623 acre-ft
Max Storage177,623 acre-ft
Surface Area5,123 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 25, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1985
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameCalamus Reservoir

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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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