Pilster Dam
Pilster Dam is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pilster Dam
The primary purpose of Pilster Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bergfield Land & Cattle Co Llc (private). It impounds the Dry Creek near Interior Sd.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 722 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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 08/29/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Interior Sd |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.84033, -103.31604 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 722 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 722 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bergfield Land & Cattle Co LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00804 |
| Federal ID | NE00804 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |