Lundy Dam
Lundy Dam is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lundy Dam
The primary purpose of Lundy Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Curtis L Hunter (private). It impounds the Little Beaver Creek near Interior Sd.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 677 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 526 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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. 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 06/13/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Interior Sd |
| River/Stream | Little Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.88126, -102.74402 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 677 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 526 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 526 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,192 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Curtis L Hunter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00785 |
| Federal ID | NE00785 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |