Skalka Dam 239
Skalka Dam 239 is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Skalka Dam 239
The primary purpose of Skalka Dam 239 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Janet R Skalka Life Es (private). It impounds the Tr-little Blue River near Angus.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 347 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 265 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 03/30/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Angus |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.33195, -98.13477 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 347 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 370 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Janet R Skalka Life ES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00239 |
| Federal ID | NE00239 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |