Fanning Dam
Key Takeaway
Fanning Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 20.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 310 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00669 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
The Tian Hubbs Trust
Private
Nearby Dams
Stiver South Dam
Scotts Bluff, NE
Significant Hazard 53 ftBrowns Canyon 1
Scotts Bluff, NE
Significant Hazard 62 ftStiver North Dam
Scotts Bluff, NE
Low Hazard 19 ftGering Valley G Upper
Scotts Bluff, NE
Low Hazard 48 ftGering Valley G Lower
Scotts Bluff, NE
Significant Hazard 27 ftYount Dam
Scotts Bluff, NE
Low Hazard 17 ftOuderkirk Dam
Scotts Bluff, NE
Low Hazard 31 ftGering Valley F
Scotts Bluff, NE
Significant Hazard 81 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Fanning Dam?
Fanning 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 Fanning Dam?
Fanning Dam is owned by The Tian Hubbs Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fanning Dam built?
Fanning Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Fanning Dam?
Fanning Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fanning Dam?
Fanning Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Fanning Dam last inspected?
Fanning Dam was last inspected on April 5, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.