Linden Dam
Linden Dam is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Nebraska, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Linden Dam
The primary purpose of Linden Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nebraska Board Of Educational Lands & Funds (state). It impounds the Tr-hay Springs Creek near Hay Springs.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Hay Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr-hay Springs Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.69766, -102.65922 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,456 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Nebraska Board of Educational Lands & Funds |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00784 |
| Federal ID | NE00784 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |