Snook Dam
Snook Dam is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Snook Dam
The primary purpose of Snook Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lorn A Snook (private). It impounds the Tr-peterson Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 07/31/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-peterson Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.96159, -103.25981 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lorn A Snook |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01921 |
| Federal ID | NE01921 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |