Schardt Dam
Schardt Dam is an earth dam located in Thayer County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schardt Dam
Schardt Dam is a dam in Thayer, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Mark & Barbara Schardt (private). It impounds the Tr-dry Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thayer |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.10663, -97.60991 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Mark & Barbara Schardt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08707 |
| Federal ID | NE08707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |