Elwood Dam

Gosper County, Nebraska (near KEARNEY)

River/Stream: TR-PLUM CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
118 ft
Dam Length
3,980 ft
Reservoir Storage
45,950 acre-ft
Year Completed
1976
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-07-02

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE01680
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
40.63637, -99.85312
Age
50 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.