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JAMESON DAM

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Soil Dam Tr-Weeping Water Creek
April 22, 2025


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Jameson Dam, located in Cass County, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet, with a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 30 feet. The dam spans a length of 492 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 22 acre-feet.

Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Jameson Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as fair during the last inspection in April 2019. With a drainage area of 0.5 square miles and a maximum discharge of 400 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Situated on the Weeping Water Creek, Jameson Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water supply and irrigation in the area. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam continues to support agricultural activities and water management in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.

Year_Completed 1976
Dam_Height 28
River_Or_Stream TR-WEEPING WATER CREEK
Dam_Length 492
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 5
Hydraulic_Height 26
Drainage_Area 0.5
Nid_Storage 80
Structural_Height 30
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 30
       

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