Cannell Dam East Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cannell Dam West Shaul Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Cannell Dam East, located in Broadwater, Nebraska, was completed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Pumpkin Creek.
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Summary
The earth dam stands at a height of 26.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 42.8 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 7 feet. Despite its essential role in mitigating flooding, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 revealed poor structural integrity, highlighting the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding area.
With a low hazard potential but poor condition assessment, Cannell Dam East presents a unique challenge for authorities in Banner, Nebraska, and the NE DNR, who are responsible for regulating and inspecting the dam regularly. The dam's proximity to residential areas and agricultural land underscores the importance of addressing its maintenance needs promptly to prevent potential failures that could lead to catastrophic flooding. As climate change continues to impact water resources and increase the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, the proper management and upkeep of dams like Cannell Dam East are crucial to safeguarding communities and ecosystems.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to advocate for the necessary funding and resources to address the maintenance and structural concerns of Cannell Dam East. Collaborative efforts between regulatory agencies, private owners, and the local community are essential to ensure the long-term resilience and sustainability of this vital flood risk reduction infrastructure. By prioritizing the upkeep and modernization of dams like Cannell Dam East, we can better prepare for the challenges posed by a changing climate and protect both human lives and natural habitats from the devastating impacts of flooding.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
247 |
Dam Height |
26.5 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PUMPKIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
26.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.58 |
Nid Storage |
42.8 |
Structural Height |
26.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Cannell Dam East