Scholting Dam (modified) is an earth dam located in Sarpy County, Nebraska, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 380 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Scholting Dam (modified)
The primary purpose of Scholting Dam (modified) is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Buffalo Ridge Ess, LLC (private). It impounds the Tr - Buffalo Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 06/08/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sarpy |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr - Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.05712, -96.19787 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 752 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Buffalo Ridge Ess, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03170 |
| Federal ID | NE03170 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |