Prouty Irrigation Dam is an earth dam located in Holt County, Nebraska, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 733 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Prouty Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Prouty Irrigation Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gregory D & Catherine a Scheinost (private). It impounds the Young Creek near Niobrara.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 733 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 05/20/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
| Nearest City | Niobrara |
| River/Stream | Young Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.79716, -98.64162 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 733 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 187 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Gregory D & Catherine a Scheinost |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01980 |
| Federal ID | NE01980 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |