Mader Dam 3
Mader Dam 3 is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mader Dam 3
The primary purpose of Mader Dam 3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Philip & Shelley Sweetman Revocable Trusts (private). It impounds the Tr-indian Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 586 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/26/2019.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Ardmore Sd |
| River/Stream | Tr-indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.98410, -103.77692 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 586 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,540 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Philip & Shelley Sweetman Revocable Trusts |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01103 |
| Federal ID | NE01103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |