Hoffmeister Dam
Hoffmeister Dam is an earth dam located in Chase County, Nebraska, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hoffmeister Dam
The primary purpose of Hoffmeister Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Scott & Linda Clements (private). It impounds the Frenchman River near Wauneta.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/04/2018.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Chase |
| Nearest City | Wauneta |
| River/Stream | Frenchman River |
| Coordinates | 40.44370, -101.67157 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Scott & Linda Clements |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00710 |
| Federal ID | NE00710 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |