Schmidt Dam 9217
Schmidt Dam 9217 is an earth dam located in Phelps County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schmidt Dam 9217
Schmidt Dam 9217 is a dam in Phelps, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Schmidt Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Spring Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 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 06/20/2018.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Phelps |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.50383, -99.63402 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Schmidt Farms Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09217 |
| Federal ID | NE09217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |