Endorf Irrigation Dam
Endorf Irrigation Dam is an earth dam located in Fillmore County, Nebraska, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Endorf Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Endorf Irrigation Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Larry E Schafer (private). It impounds the Tr-walnut Creek near Fairbury.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 488 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 04/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Fillmore |
| Nearest City | Fairbury |
| River/Stream | Tr-walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.37247, -97.38002 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 488 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 205 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Larry E Schafer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02255 |
| Federal ID | NE02255 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |