Wickersham Dam 2
Wickersham Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wickersham Dam 2
The primary purpose of Wickersham 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 Todd R & Sharon J Semroska (private). It impounds the Tr-boggy Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,080 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. 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 | 42.79458, -103.73801 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,080 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 259 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Todd R & Sharon J Semroska |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01117 |
| Federal ID | NE01117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |