Ormesher Dam
Nebraska — Dawes County — ALKALI CREEK
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| River | ALKALI CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.99455, -102.95474 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 408 ft |
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 5, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | R William Isham III |
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.