Rolfsmeier Dam 1
Rolfsmeier Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Seward County, Nebraska, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rolfsmeier Dam 1
The primary purpose of Rolfsmeier Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by P3sp Llc (private). It impounds the Shadley Vale Creek near Milford.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 278 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 05/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Seward |
| Nearest City | Milford |
| River/Stream | Shadley Vale Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.87550, -97.03436 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 752 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | P3SP LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00088 |
| Federal ID | NE00088 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |