Spencer Dam 1496

Red Willow County, Nebraska (near MCCOOK)

River/Stream: TR-REPUBLICAN RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type

Earth

Height

18 ft

Dam Length

315 ft

Reservoir Storage

122 acre-ft

Year Completed

1955

Primary Purpose

Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond

Owner Type

Private

Max Discharge

670 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2016-12-22

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: NE01496
State: Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates: 40.26713, -100.71649
Age: 71 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.