Scheurich Dam
Scheurich Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Nebraska, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Scheurich Dam
The primary purpose of Scheurich 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 Joshua L & Sarah J Sellin (private). It impounds the Tr-spring Br Creek near Hoskins.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 328 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 09/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Hoskins |
| River/Stream | Tr-spring Br Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.12681, -97.31232 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 328 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Joshua L & Sarah J Sellin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01689 |
| Federal ID | NE01689 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |