Furnas County Road Dam 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Denzel Lofgreen Road Dam Cass Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Furnas County Road Dam 1, located in Stamford, Nebraska, is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 1972 for flood risk reduction purposes along the TR-Sappa Creek.
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Summary
With a height of 18 feet and a length of 230 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and a normal storage of 25 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 1.3 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition, as indicated by a 2018 inspection report.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Furnas County Road Dam 1 is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Furthermore, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, although it is not a USACE-owned structure. The dam's primary purpose goes beyond flood risk reduction, with its core types being buttress and stone, and its foundation composed of soil. The surrounding area, with a surface area of 6 acres, relies on this dam for water resource management and climate resilience.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's operational status and preparedness for emergency action plans remain unclear. With the last inspection conducted in 2018 and a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years, there is a need for ongoing monitoring and assessment to ensure the safety and effectiveness of Furnas County Road Dam 1 in protecting the local community and environment from potential risks associated with water resource management and climate-related challenges.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
230 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SAPPA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Furnas County Road Dam 1