Dohma Dam

TR-SOUTH CREEK· Dixon, Nebraska· Built 1966· Earth· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Dohma Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 94.4% in NE)
Dam Length189 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge548 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDNE00400

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 3, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Paul McCardle

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dohma Dam?

Dohma Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dohma Dam?

Dohma Dam is owned by Paul McCardle (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dohma Dam built?

Dohma Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dohma Dam?

Dohma Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dohma Dam?

Dohma Dam has a dam height of 45 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Dohma Dam last inspected?

Dohma Dam was last inspected on October 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.