Schaffert Dam
Schaffert Dam is an earth dam located in Red Willow County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Schaffert Dam
The primary purpose of Schaffert 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 Paul E & Pat A Schaffert (private). It impounds the Tr-berger Creek near Bartley.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 304 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Red Willow |
| Nearest City | Bartley |
| River/Stream | Tr-berger Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.17336, -100.40575 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 304 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 953 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Paul E & Pat A Schaffert |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01494 |
| Federal ID | NE01494 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |