Shuck Dam
Shuck Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Nebraska, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Shuck Dam
Shuck Dam is a dam in Clay, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Clay County (local government). It impounds the Tr-big Sandy Creek near Carleton.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 05/31/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Carleton |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.43766, -98.02112 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Clay County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02978 |
| Federal ID | NE02978 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |