Bodie Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Bodie Dam, located in Pawnee, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure primarily used for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond.


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Summary

Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and stretches for 960 feet, with a capacity to store 62 acre-feet of water. Situated on the TR-PLUM CREEK, it serves as a valuable resource for the local community in Liberty, providing essential water storage and flood control benefits.

Despite its significance, Bodie Dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with a low hazard potential. The last inspection in June 2020 revealed issues that demand attention for the structure to remain functional and safe. Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its integrity and the safety of downstream areas. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, there is a need to monitor and address the condition of Bodie Dam to continue benefiting from its multiple purposes and mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

960

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TR-PLUM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

0.2

Nid Storage

62

Structural Height

19

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

19
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.