Skolnik Dam 78
Skolnik Dam 78 is an earth dam located in Seward County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Skolnik Dam 78
The primary purpose of Skolnik Dam 78 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Barbara & Raymond Leising Life Use (private). It impounds the Tr-weedy Creek near Seward.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Seward |
| Nearest City | Seward |
| River/Stream | Tr-weedy Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.01324, -97.11598 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,039 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Barbara & Raymond Leising Life Use |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00078 |
| Federal ID | NE00078 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |