Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750
Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750 is an earth dam located in Seward County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750
The primary purpose of Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by David Dickinson (private). It impounds the Tr-big Blue River near Milford.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 242 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Seward |
| Nearest City | Milford |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.79559, -97.05009 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | David Dickinson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09750 |
| Federal ID | NE09750 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |