Wickersham Dam
Wickersham Dam is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wickersham Dam
The primary purpose of Wickersham Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dorothy J Wickersham (private). It impounds the Tr-boggy Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 327 acre-feet. Completed in 1931, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Ardmore Sd |
| River/Stream | Tr-boggy Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.80646, -103.73677 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 327 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 327 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dorothy J Wickersham |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01088 |
| Federal ID | NE01088 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |