Schiermeyer Dam
Schiermeyer Dam is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Schiermeyer Dam
The primary purpose of Schiermeyer Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Curtis D Schiermeyer (private). It impounds the Tr-lost Creek near Superior.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 346 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/08/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Superior |
| River/Stream | Tr-lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.12895, -98.10529 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 346 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 427 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Curtis D Schiermeyer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00244 |
| Federal ID | NE00244 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |