Schaardt Irrigation Dam
Schaardt Irrigation Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Nebraska, built in 2016. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Schaardt Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Schaardt Irrigation Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Schaardt Family Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-n Fk Big Nemaha River near Elk Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2016, 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 04/19/2023.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Elk Creek |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fk Big Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.34054, -96.13137 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,340 ft |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Schaardt Family Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE04741 |
| Federal ID | NE04741 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |