Drudik Dam
Drudik Dam is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Drudik Dam
The primary purpose of Drudik Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert E & Marcia Drudik, L.e., Etal (private). It impounds the Tr-walnut Creek near Angus.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 478 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 03/26/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Angus |
| River/Stream | Tr-walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.28333, -98.10674 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 478 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 134 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Robert E & Marcia Drudik, L.E., Etal |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00245 |
| Federal ID | NE00245 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |