Whitehead Dam
Whitehead 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 Whitehead Dam
The primary purpose of Whitehead 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 & Kay Harwood (private). It impounds the Tr-whitehead Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 547 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 04/12/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Ardmore Sd |
| River/Stream | Tr-whitehead Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.83501, -103.62529 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 547 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Donald & Kay Harwood |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01105 |
| Federal ID | NE01105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |