Dout Dam 1
Dout Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1931. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dout Dam 1
The primary purpose of Dout Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dout Ranch & Cattle Inc (private). It impounds the Jim Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 991 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 04/05/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Ardmore Sd |
| River/Stream | Jim Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.84461, -103.96774 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 991 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dout Ranch & Cattle Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01085 |
| Federal ID | NE01085 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |