Sherman Dam
OAK CREEK·
Sherman, Nebraska·
Built 1962·
Earth·
98 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 98 ft (taller than 99.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 4,450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,868 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01077 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: June 6, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR
Ownership
Farwell Irrigation District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sherman Dam?
Sherman Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Sherman Dam?
Sherman Dam is owned by Farwell Irrigation District (Local Government).
When was Sherman Dam last inspected?
Sherman Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2023.
When was Sherman Dam built?
Sherman Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old.
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.