Scott Dam 1744
Scott Dam 1744 is an earth dam located in Nance County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Scott Dam 1744
The primary purpose of Scott Dam 1744 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ralph L & Deborah N Schmadeke (local government). It impounds the Tr-timber Creek near Fullerton.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 461 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 08/08/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nance |
| Nearest City | Fullerton |
| River/Stream | Tr-timber Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.44492, -98.14543 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 461 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 326 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ralph L & Deborah N Schmadeke |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01744 |
| Federal ID | NE01744 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |