Choat Dam
Choat Dam is an earth dam located in Boone County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Choat Dam
The primary purpose of Choat Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ruth C Choat Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-vorhees Creek near St Edward.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 464 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Boone |
| Nearest City | St Edward |
| River/Stream | Tr-vorhees Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.65188, -97.89811 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 464 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 380 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ruth C Choat et al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00149 |
| Federal ID | NE00149 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |