Little Red Dam
Little Red Dam is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little Red Dam
The primary purpose of Little Red Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Stewart's Monroe Creek Ranch Llc (private). It impounds the Little Red Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/08/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Ardmore Sd |
| River/Stream | Little Red Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.80061, -103.88536 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 980 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Stewart's Monroe Creek Ranch LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01125 |
| Federal ID | NE01125 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |