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Schroeder Dam, located in Nuckolls, Nebraska, along the TR-Little Blue River, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1963 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. With a height of 14 feet and a length of 300 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 2.2 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition as of its last inspection in April 2020.
Managed by the NE DNR, Schroeder Dam undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and regulatory compliance. The dam's primary source agency is Nebraska, and it falls under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District. While the dam's condition assessment is poor, efforts are being made to address any potential risks and implement necessary risk management measures to improve its overall safety and functionality.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Schroeder Dam to be a fascinating structure, blending agricultural and environmental purposes in a rural setting. As a vital feature along the Little Blue River, the dam provides essential water storage for fire protection and livestock needs, highlighting the intersection of human activity and natural resource management in the region. Despite its current condition challenges, ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight ensure that Schroeder Dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and conservation efforts in Nebraska.
Year_Completed | 1963 |
Dam_Height | 14 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-LITTLE BLUE RIVER |
Dam_Length | 300 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 10 |
Hydraulic_Height | 13 |
Drainage_Area | 2.2 |
Nid_Storage | 120 |
Structural_Height | 15 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 15 |
COW C NR LYONS | 6cfs |
GYPSUM C NR GYPSUM | 8cfs |
MULBERRY C NR SALINA | 3cfs |
SALINE R AT TESCOTT | 14cfs |
SALINE R AT WILSON DAM | 2cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR MENTOR | 34cfs |
SOLOMON R AT NILES | 55cfs |