Lipovsky Dam
Lipovsky Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Nebraska, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lipovsky Dam
The primary purpose of Lipovsky Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by David J & Nancy L Lipovsky Life Es (private). It impounds the Tr-little Blue River near Deweese.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 513 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 05/13/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Deweese |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.38741, -98.15283 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 513 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 185 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | David J & Nancy L Lipovsky Life ES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01655 |
| Federal ID | NE01655 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |