Schmelzer Dam
Schmelzer Dam is an earth dam located in Hayes County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Schmelzer Dam
The primary purpose of Schmelzer Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Betty Jean Schmelzer (private). It impounds the Tr-red Willow Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hayes |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-red Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.55320, -100.81636 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Betty Jean Schmelzer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08514 |
| Federal ID | NE08514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |