Snyder Dam
Snyder Dam is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Snyder Dam
The primary purpose of Snyder Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kevin J Grote (private). It impounds the Tr-warbonnet Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Completed in 1941, 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 05/02/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Ardmore Sd |
| River/Stream | Tr-warbonnet Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.83916, -103.94189 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Kevin J Grote |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01094 |
| Federal ID | NE01094 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |