Ransom Dam 1287

Polk County, Nebraska (near SURPRISE)

River/Stream: TR-BIG BLUE RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
350 ft
Reservoir Storage
66 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
88 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-06-23

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE01287
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
41.14838, -97.53404
Age
61 years

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.

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