Jackson Paisley Robinson Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Woolford Dam Lobner Group Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Jackson Paisley Robinson Dam, located in Garden, Nebraska, is a key piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-North Platte River.
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Summary
Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet with a structural height of 25 feet and a length of 882 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 27 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 640 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a critical role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Jackson Paisley Robinson Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition. With a drainage area of 1.7 square miles and a surface area of 9 acres, the dam serves as a vital tool in mitigating the impact of flooding events in the area. Regular inspections and enforcement ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam undergoes inspections every five years to assess its condition and ensure it meets safety guidelines. The dam's emergency action plan is up to date, and with a solid foundation of soil and stone core, Jackson Paisley Robinson Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience in Nebraska's landscape.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
882 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH PLATTE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
1.7 |
Nid Storage |
146 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
S. Platte R. At Julesburg
|
-999cfs |
South Platte River At Roscoe Nebr
|
216cfs |
South Platte River Near Crook
|
166cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Jackson Paisley Robinson Dam