Andrews Dam
Andrews Dam is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Andrews Dam
The primary purpose of Andrews 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 K Schaefer (private). It impounds the Tr-sowbelly Canyon near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, 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 05/05/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Ardmore Sd |
| River/Stream | Tr-sowbelly Canyon |
| Coordinates | 42.77901, -103.79935 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Scott K Schaefer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01090 |
| Federal ID | NE01090 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |