Snethen Dam 5235
Snethen Dam 5235 is an earth dam located in Richardson County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Snethen Dam 5235
Snethen Dam 5235 is a dam in Richardson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Jon C Snethen (private). It impounds the Tr-muddy Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 05/23/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.06528, -95.49890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 603 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Jon C Snethen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE05235 |
| Federal ID | NE05235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |