Sughrone Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dry Creek 1-B Durner Dam 1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sughrone Dam, located in Bartley, Nebraska, is a privately owned irrigation dam that was completed in 1978.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 30 feet and a length of 300 feet, serves the primary purpose of irrigation in the area. The dam has a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 56 acre-feet, and covers a surface area of 6 acres.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NE DNR), Sughrone Dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed during the last inspection in April 2020. With a drainage area of 0.9 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 788 cubic feet per second, Sughrone Dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for agricultural purposes in the region.
Situated in the Omaha District and within Congressional District 03 of Nebraska, Sughrone Dam is a key infrastructure contributing to water resource management in the area. With its strategic location on TR-Dry Creek, the dam plays a vital role in supporting irrigation activities and ensuring water availability for agricultural activities in Frontier County, Nebraska. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of dams like Sughrone in sustaining water supplies and promoting agricultural sustainability is essential for addressing the challenges posed by changing climate patterns and water scarcity issues.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
0.9 |
Nid Storage |
98 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
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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.
Sughrone Dam