Gardner Dam 1153
Gardner Dam 1153 is an earth dam located in Dundy County, Nebraska, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gardner Dam 1153
The primary purpose of Gardner Dam 1153 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 Indian Creek Land & Cattle Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-indian Creek near Stratton.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 447 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/25/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dundy |
| Nearest City | Stratton |
| River/Stream | Tr-indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.14952, -101.37352 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 447 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 711 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Indian Creek Land & Cattle LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01153 |
| Federal ID | NE01153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |