Skalka Dam 1590
Skalka Dam 1590 is an earth dam located in Clay County, Nebraska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Skalka Dam 1590
The primary purpose of Skalka Dam 1590 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by George Skalka (private). It impounds the Tr-buffalo Creek near Angus.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 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 06/18/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Angus |
| River/Stream | Tr-buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.38636, -98.12225 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | George Skalka |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01590 |
| Federal ID | NE01590 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |