Pibel Dam
Pibel Dam is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Nebraska, built in 1895. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pibel Dam
The primary purpose of Pibel Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lower Loup Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Clear Creek near Spalding.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 311 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 63 square miles. Completed in 1895, the structure is over a century 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 03/24/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Wheeler |
| Nearest City | Spalding |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.75471, -98.53064 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 311 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 311 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 63 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 796 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lower Loup Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00384 |
| Federal ID | NE00384 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |