Stiver South Dam
Stiver South Dam is an earth dam located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Stiver South Dam
The primary purpose of Stiver South Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Ben Wilson Ltd (private). It impounds the Tr-north Platte River near Scottsbluff.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 362 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 171 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 04/05/2022.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| Nearest City | Scottsbluff |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.85328, -103.81320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 362 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,074 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ben Wilson LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01195 |
| Federal ID | NE01195 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |