Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam
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 Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 163 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2019 |
| NID ID | NE05530 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Schmidt Ag Inc
Private
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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.