Schaefer Dam 1
Schaefer Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Schaefer Dam 1
The primary purpose of Schaefer Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Michael E & Margaret A Smith (private). It impounds the Tr-sowbelly Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,609 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. Completed in 1933, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-sowbelly Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.77288, -103.80747 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,609 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Michael E & Margaret A Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02665 |
| Federal ID | NE02665 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |