Dowdy Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Reesman Dam Schoenrock Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Dowdy Dam, located in Endicott, Nebraska, is a privately-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
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Summary
Completed in 2001, this earth dam stands at 32 feet high and serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction. With a normal storage capacity of 48 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.4 square miles, Dowdy Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Although classified as a low hazard potential structure with fair condition assessment, Dowdy Dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessments, and inundation maps are currently unavailable, highlighting a potential area for improvement in emergency preparedness and risk management measures. Despite these gaps, Dowdy Dam continues to contribute to water resource management efforts in the community, demonstrating its importance in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water availability for irrigation and other purposes.
Overall, Dowdy Dam stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in the region, providing essential water storage capacity and flood protection. As a key component of the local water management system, it underscores the importance of effective dam regulation and maintenance to safeguard communities and ecosystems from potential hazards. With ongoing monitoring and potential enhancements to emergency preparedness measures, Dowdy Dam remains a critical asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Nebraska.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
509 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ROSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
110 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Blue River Near Fairbury
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230cfs |
Little Blue R At Hollenberg
|
70cfs |
Mill C At Washington
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8cfs |
L Blue R Nr Barnes
|
122cfs |
Turkey Creek Near De Witt
|
10cfs |
Big Blue R At Marysville
|
147cfs |
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.
Area Campgrounds
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Crystal Springs Lake
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Buckley Creek
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Rock Creek Station State Rec Area
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Dowdy Dam