Heimer Dam
Heimer Dam is an earth dam located in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, built in 1955. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Heimer Dam
The primary purpose of Heimer 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 Dennis R Slama (private). It impounds the Tr-lodgepole Creek near Potter.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/18/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nebraska dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cheyenne |
| Nearest City | Potter |
| River/Stream | Tr-lodgepole Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.22388, -103.31960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,195 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Dennis R Slama |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00601 |
| Federal ID | NE00601 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |