Soester Irrigation Dam
Soester Irrigation Dam is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Soester Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Soester 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 Alan L Soester (private). It impounds the Tr-w Ash Creek near Whitney.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 681 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 12/23/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Whitney |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Ash Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.69275, -103.27230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 681 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 146 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Alan L Soester |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02410 |
| Federal ID | NE02410 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |