Wiedenfeld Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 668 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Wiedenfeld Dam 1
The primary purpose of Wiedenfeld Dam 1 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 22 feet tall and stretches 668 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. 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 | 42.97753, -103.74619 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 668 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,550 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Philip & Shelley Sweetman Revocable Trusts |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01119 |
| Federal ID | NE01119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |