Serres Dam 2

Serres Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Serres Dam 2

The primary purpose of Serres Dam 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Box X Ranch Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-hat Creek near Ardmore Sd.

The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1946, 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 05/08/2023.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountySioux
Nearest CityArdmore Sd
River/StreamTr-hat Creek
Coordinates42.80772, -103.71394

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length320 ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage92 acre-ft
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,180 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBox X Ranch Inc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/08/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE01098
Federal IDNE01098
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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