Palmer Dam 9927 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Palmer Dam 9927, located in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, was completed in 1994 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet with a hydraulic height of 12 feet, stretching 280 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, it covers a surface area of 10.5 acres and drains a 1.62 square mile watershed area.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Palmer Dam 9927 is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced for safety and compliance. Despite its low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is not rated, the dam is subject to regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's primary purpose of providing fire protection and water storage for stock highlights its importance in maintaining water resources for the local community and ecosystem.
Overall, Palmer Dam 9927 serves as a vital structure contributing to water resource management in the region. Its construction and maintenance align with state regulations, highlighting a commitment to ensuring the safety and functionality of the dam for fire protection, livestock, and ecological purposes. As a key component of the local water infrastructure, the dam plays a crucial role in sustaining the surrounding environment and supporting the needs of the community.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
280 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
Tributary to Cedar River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Drainage Area |
1.62 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa
|
1920cfs |
Beaver Creek At Genoa
|
114cfs |
Loup River Near Genoa
|
1570cfs |
North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr
|
2580cfs |
Silver Cr
|
5cfs |
Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr
|
6cfs |
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.
Palmer Dam 9927