Soester Irrigation Dam
Key Takeaway
Soester Irrigation Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 35.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 681 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 146 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02410 |
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
Alan L Soester
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Soester Irrigation Dam?
Soester 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 Soester Irrigation Dam?
Soester Irrigation Dam is owned by Alan L Soester (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Soester Irrigation Dam built?
Soester Irrigation Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Soester Irrigation Dam?
Soester 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 Soester Irrigation Dam?
Soester Irrigation Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Soester Irrigation Dam last inspected?
Soester Irrigation Dam was last inspected on December 23, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.