Shestak Dam
Shestak Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shestak Dam
Shestak Dam is a dam in Saline, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Saline County (local government). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek near Dewitt.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 05/18/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Dewitt |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.58163, -97.03207 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 221 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Saline County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02246 |
| Federal ID | NE02246 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |