Mcmeekin Dam is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 588 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mcmeekin Dam
The primary purpose of Mcmeekin Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Weinreis Brothers Land, LLP (private). It impounds the Lone Tree Creek near Interior Sd.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 588 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 197 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/06/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Interior Sd |
| River/Stream | Lone Tree Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.91811, -103.41592 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 588 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Weinreis Brothers Land, LLP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00813 |
| Federal ID | NE00813 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |