Fader Stewart Dam
Fader Stewart Dam is an earth dam located in Gosper County, Nebraska, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fader Stewart Dam
The primary purpose of Fader Stewart 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 Timothy A & Susan L Rowe (private). It impounds the Tr-e Br Muddy Creek near Arapahoe.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 324 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 10/18/2021.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gosper |
| Nearest City | Arapahoe |
| River/Stream | Tr-e Br Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.53090, -99.92767 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,418 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Timothy A & Susan L Rowe |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00409 |
| Federal ID | NE00409 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |