Schuster Dam is an earth dam located in Pawnee County, Nebraska, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 690 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Schuster Dam
Schuster Dam is a dam in Pawnee, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Dennis R & Bonita L Schuster (private). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 05/12/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Pawnee |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.24657, -96.36266 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Dennis R & Bonita L Schuster |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03253 |
| Federal ID | NE03253 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |