Smith Lake Dam
Smith Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Nebraska, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Smith Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (state). It impounds the Pine Creek near Valentine.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 184 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 425 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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 04/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Valentine |
| River/Stream | Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.41314, -102.45963 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 184 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 698 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 425 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nebraska Game & Parks Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00783 |
| Federal ID | NE00783 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |