Arrow Head Dam
Arrow Head Dam is an earth dam located in Dundy County, Nebraska, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Arrow Head Dam
The primary purpose of Arrow Head Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stanley K & Janice K Stroup (private). It impounds the Indian Creek near Stratton.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1905, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2018.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dundy |
| Nearest City | Stratton |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.16651, -101.52077 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 375 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Stanley K & Janice K Stroup |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00612 |
| Federal ID | NE00612 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |