Staudenmaier Dam
Staudenmaier Dam is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Staudenmaier Dam
The primary purpose of Staudenmaier Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James (l.e.) And Linda (l.e.) Staudenmaier (private). It impounds the E Jim Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 04/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Ardmore Sd |
| River/Stream | E Jim Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.84152, -103.68093 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,480 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | James (L.E.) and Linda (L.E.) Staudenmaier |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01104 |
| Federal ID | NE01104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |