Badland Dam
Badland Dam is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Nebraska, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Badland Dam
The primary purpose of Badland Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cody Oldaker (private). It impounds the Tr-jim Creek near Ardmore Sd.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 08/27/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Ardmore Sd |
| River/Stream | Tr-jim Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.85481, -103.96738 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Cody Oldaker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02769 |
| Federal ID | NE02769 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |