Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam

Trib to Cub Creek· Jefferson, Nebraska· Built 2018· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2018 and is 8 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 32.5% in NE)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge163 cfs
Year Completed2018 (8 years old)
Year Modified2019
NID IDNE05530

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 19, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Schmidt Ag Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam?

Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam?

Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam is owned by Schmidt Ag Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam built?

Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam was completed in 2018, making it 8 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam?

Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam?

Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam last inspected?

Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.