Schwede Dam

Nebraska — Stanton County — TR-ELKHORN RIVER

Location

StateNebraska
CountyStanton
RiverTR-ELKHORN RIVER
Coordinates41.95003, -97.09825

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length741 ft
NID Storage127 acre-ft
Max Storage127 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 11, 2020
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1975
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAgatha Schwede Trust of 1987

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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