Eberspecher Dam 1
Eberspecher Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eberspecher Dam 1
The primary purpose of Eberspecher Dam 1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Todd R & Sharon J Semroska (private). It impounds the Tr-east Jim Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 552 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. 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 | Tr-east Jim Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.84649, -103.67263 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 552 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 524 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Todd R & Sharon J Semroska |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01123 |
| Federal ID | NE01123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |