Stuckey Dam
Stuckey Dam is an earth dam located in Fillmore County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stuckey Dam
The primary purpose of Stuckey Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Stuckey Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-w Fk Big Blue River near Mccool Junction.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 04/08/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Fillmore |
| Nearest City | Mccool Junction |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Fk Big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.65446, -97.70141 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Stuckey Farms Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00186 |
| Federal ID | NE00186 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |