Dunlap Dam 1

Dunlap Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionPoor3rd of 4 · remedial action needed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspection05/02/2023
Height18 ft
Built195274 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 18 ft
18 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

18 ft tall and 708 ft long. 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 Dunlap Dam 1

The primary purpose of Dunlap Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Spearhead Ranch LLC (private). It impounds the Tr-south Antelope Creek near Ardmore Sd.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 708 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2023.

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Location

StateNebraska
CountySioux
Nearest CityArdmore Sd
River/StreamTr-south Antelope Creek
Coordinates42.92075, -103.91156

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length708 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage69 acre-ft
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge450 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSpearhead Ranch LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/02/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE02103
Federal IDNE02103
More InfoState Dam Safety Program