Drudik Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Drudik Dam, located in Nebraska along the TR-WALNUT CREEK, was completed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
This private dam, standing at 17 feet high with a structural height of 19 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 11 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and upgrades to ensure its long-term functionality and safety.
Managed by the NE DNR, Drudik Dam falls under state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's geographical coordinates are 40.28333018 latitude and -98.1067429 longitude in Nuckolls, Nebraska. With a drainage area of 1 square mile and a maximum discharge capacity of 134 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and agricultural sustainability in the region. Although the dam has not undergone recent modifications, its inspection frequency is set at five years to monitor its structural integrity and performance.
In light of its significance for irrigation and water storage, stakeholders and enthusiasts in the water resource and climate sectors should keep a close eye on Drudik Dam's maintenance and condition assessment updates. Collaboration between private owners, regulatory agencies, and designers like the USDA NRCS is essential to ensure the dam's resilience against potential risks and its continued contribution to the local water supply and agricultural activities.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
478 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WALNUT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
116 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Drudik Dam