Scow Detention Dam
Scow Detention Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Scow Detention Dam
Scow Detention Dam is a dam in Polk, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Scholz Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-clear Creek near Rogers.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 422 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/07/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Rogers |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.26958, -97.43432 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 422 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 422 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,535 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Scholz Farms Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00007 |
| Federal ID | NE00007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |