Coffee Dam 1
Coffee Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Coffee Dam 1
The primary purpose of Coffee 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 Vera Coffee Et Al (private). It impounds the Lickett Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 05/08/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Ardmore Sd |
| River/Stream | Lickett Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.80115, -103.66774 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 570 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Vera Coffee Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01113 |
| Federal ID | NE01113 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |