Massey Dam 9444 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Exstrom Ohrt Dam Milrose David Dam 2
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Massey Dam 9444, located in Harlan, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam that serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 12.4 feet and a length of 215 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 45.6 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Massey Dam 9444 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," this dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation in the region. Despite not being rated, Massey Dam 9444 remains a vital asset for fire protection and agricultural needs in the area.
Although lacking some detailed information such as spillway type and width of locks, Massey Dam 9444 is an important structure in the local ecosystem, managing water resources for irrigation, livestock, and emergency situations. With its strategic location on TR-Flag Creek, this dam contributes to the overall water management efforts in the region, highlighting the intersection of environmental conservation and human infrastructure development.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
215 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FLAG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
12.4 |
Drainage Area |
2.06 |
Nid Storage |
69.6 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Republican River Near Orleans
|
59cfs |
Sappa Creek Near Stamford
|
6cfs |
Prairie Dog C Nr Woodruff
|
0cfs |
Beaver Creek Near Beaver City
|
1cfs |
Platte R Mid Ch
|
936cfs |
Platte River Near Overton
|
1770cfs |
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.
Massey Dam 9444