Schlichtemeier Dam 1
Schlichtemeier Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Cass County, Nebraska, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Schlichtemeier Dam 1
The primary purpose of Schlichtemeier 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 Don Schlichtemeier (private). It impounds the Tr-weeping Water Creek near Nehawka.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Nehawka |
| River/Stream | Tr-weeping Water Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.88641, -95.96419 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 183 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Don Schlichtemeier |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01557 |
| Federal ID | NE01557 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |