Schutte Dam 1290 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Schutte Dam 2116 Schriner Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Schutte Dam 1290, located in Webster County, Nebraska, was completed in 1990 by the USDA NRCS and serves as an essential structure for flood risk reduction along TR-BEaver Creek.
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Summary
This private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 566 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the NE DNR to ensure its ongoing safety and functionality.
The dam's primary purpose goes beyond flood risk reduction, serving other important functions within the local water resource management system. With a drainage area of 0.6 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 12 acre-feet, Schutte Dam 1290 plays a crucial role in controlling the flow of water and safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Its design, consisting of buttress and stone core types on a soil foundation, reflects a comprehensive approach to dam construction that prioritizes both structural integrity and environmental sustainability.
As an integral component of the water infrastructure in the region, Schutte Dam 1290 underscores the importance of effective dam management and maintenance practices in mitigating flood risks and ensuring long-term water resource sustainability. With ongoing regulatory oversight and periodic inspections, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between private owners and state agencies to uphold the safety and functionality of critical water management structures in Nebraska.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
566 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
102 |
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.
Schutte Dam 1290