Simonsen Dam
Simonsen Dam is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Simonsen Dam
The primary purpose of Simonsen Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by General Agricultural Services Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-spring Creek near Deshler.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/08/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Deshler |
| River/Stream | Tr-spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.11088, -97.95632 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 440 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | General Agricultural Services LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00224 |
| Federal ID | NE00224 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |