Essman Dam

Gage County, Nebraska (near BEATRICE)

River/Stream: TR-BIG BLUE RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
22 ft
Dam Length
465 ft
Reservoir Storage
112 acre-ft
Year Completed
1963
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
485 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-06-04

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
NE00946
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
40.39069, -96.88293
Age
63 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.