Siedhoff Dam
Siedhoff Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Siedhoff Dam
The primary purpose of Siedhoff Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ainsiedler Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-big Blue River near Crete.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1949, 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 04/04/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Crete |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.63458, -97.01111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 620 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ainsiedler LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00034 |
| Federal ID | NE00034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |