Felker Dam
Felker Dam is an earth dam located in Hayes County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Felker Dam
Felker Dam is a dam in Hayes, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Hayes County (local government). It impounds the Skz Creek near Culbertson.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 06/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hayes |
| Nearest City | Culbertson |
| River/Stream | Skz Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.52399, -100.98501 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Hayes County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01468 |
| Federal ID | NE01468 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |