Goedeken Dam
Goedeken Dam is an earth dam located in Platte County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Goedeken Dam
Goedeken Dam is a dam in Platte, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Arnold E Stuthman (private). It impounds the Tr-shell Creek near Schuyler.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 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 06/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Platte |
| Nearest City | Schuyler |
| River/Stream | Tr-shell Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.53619, -97.43357 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 495 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Arnold E Stuthman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00441 |
| Federal ID | NE00441 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |