Ely Dam

Nemaha County, Nebraska (near AUBURN)

River/Stream: WILLOW CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
635 ft
Reservoir Storage
152 acre-ft
Year Completed
1967
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,272 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-05-27

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE00332
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
40.43626, -95.82447
Age
59 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.