Mayfield Dam
Mayfield Dam is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mayfield Dam
The primary purpose of Mayfield Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Donald H & Pamela K Mandelko (private). It impounds the Tr-chadron Creek near Interior Sd.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 04/29/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Interior Sd |
| River/Stream | Tr-chadron Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.82231, -103.05837 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 643 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Donald H & Pamela K Mandelko |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00807 |
| Federal ID | NE00807 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |