Serr Dam
Serr Dam is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Serr Dam
The primary purpose of Serr Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by C Todd Cook (private). It impounds the Tr-spring Creek near Mills.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 05/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Mills |
| River/Stream | Tr-spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.89145, -99.47622 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 116 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | C Todd Cook |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01694 |
| Federal ID | NE01694 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |