Schaefer Dam 1
Nebraska — Sioux County — TR-SOWBELLY CREEK
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sioux |
| River | TR-SOWBELLY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.77288, -103.80747 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,609 ft |
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 8, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1933 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Michael E & Margaret A Smith |
Location Map
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.