Nelms Dam

Custer County, Nebraska (near WILLOW ISLAND)

River/Stream: TR-BUFFALO CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
69 ft
Dam Length
2,780 ft
Reservoir Storage
896 acre-ft
Year Completed
1962
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
884 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2019-05-07

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
NE02153
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
41.10844, -100.11418
Age
64 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.