Dickau Dam
Dickau Dam is an earth dam located in Rock County, Nebraska, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dickau Dam
The primary purpose of Dickau Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Edwin E & Barbara J Dickau (private). It impounds the Tr-ash Creek near Niobrara.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 259 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 07/31/2017.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Rock |
| Nearest City | Niobrara |
| River/Stream | Tr-ash Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.73690, -99.30954 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 259 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 309 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Edwin E & Barbara J Dickau |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02429 |
| Federal ID | NE02429 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |