Schroeter Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Madison County, Nebraska, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 650 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Schroeter Dam 1
The primary purpose of Schroeter 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 Robert O Schroeter (private). It impounds the Tr-union Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2009, the structure is relatively new.
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 03/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-union Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.85992, -97.42431 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 249 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Robert O Schroeter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03129 |
| Federal ID | NE03129 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |