Chader Dam
Chader Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Chader Dam
Chader Dam is a dam in Hamilton, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Eileen L Chader Life Es Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-platte River near Silver Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 706 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Silver Creek |
| River/Stream | Tr-platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.09001, -97.91250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 706 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 299 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Eileen L Chader Life ES et al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00112 |
| Federal ID | NE00112 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |