Lemmer South Dam
Lemmer South Dam is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lemmer South Dam
The primary purpose of Lemmer South Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Frank Meier Etal (private). It impounds the W Buffalo Creek near Overton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1945, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/22/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Overton |
| River/Stream | W Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.01030, -99.88810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,535 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Frank Meier etal |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01422 |
| Federal ID | NE01422 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |