Wasserburger Dam 2097
Wasserburger Dam 2097 is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wasserburger Dam 2097
The primary purpose of Wasserburger Dam 2097 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jacob H Wasserburger (private). It impounds the Tr-hat Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Ardmore Sd |
| River/Stream | Tr-hat Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.89511, -103.70834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 584 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jacob H Wasserburger |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02097 |
| Federal ID | NE02097 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |