Spring Creek Dam 1118
Spring Creek Dam 1118 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 Spring Creek Dam 1118
The primary purpose of Spring Creek Dam 1118 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Michael E & Margaret A Smith (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 04/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Ardmore Sd |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.76383, -103.82528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 830 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Michael E & Margaret A Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01118 |
| Federal ID | NE01118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |