Davis Dam 797 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Linden Dam Kadlecek Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Davis Dam 797 in Nebraska, designed by USDA NRCS, stands as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Hay Springs Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1969, this earth dam rises 21 feet high with a hydraulic height of 18 feet, stretching 540 feet in length. With a normal storage capacity of 9 acre-feet and a total capacity of 167 acre-feet, Davis Dam 797 serves as a vital shield against potential flooding events in the region.
Located in Sheridan County, Nebraska, Davis Dam 797 is owned privately and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. While primarily serving this purpose, the dam also contributes to water resource management in the area, covering a surface area of 6 acres and draining a 1.7 square mile watershed.
Adrian Smith (R) represents the district where Davis Dam 797 is situated, under the oversight of the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a history of successful flood risk reduction and water resource management, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of government agencies and private entities in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from potential water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
540 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HAY SPRINGS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
1.7 |
Nid Storage |
167 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
Davis Dam 797