Schneekloth Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Schneekloth Dam, located in Sarpy, Nebraska, is a vital structure managed by the local government for flood risk reduction along the TR-Platte River.


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Summary

Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 31.7 feet, with a storage capacity of 20.4 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, reflecting the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding.

With the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources overseeing state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, Schneekloth Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from the impacts of extreme weather events. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, highlighting its importance in managing water resources and climate-related challenges in the region. Despite its current condition assessment, ongoing maintenance efforts and potential risk management measures are essential to enhance the dam's resilience and ensure its long-term sustainability in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water-related hazards.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

630

Dam Height

31.7

River Or Stream

TR-PLATTE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

0.5

Hydraulic Height

31.7

Drainage Area

0.08

Nid Storage

20.4

Structural Height

31.7

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

32
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.