Sartore Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 25, 2025
Sartore Dam, located in Saunders, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed for flood risk reduction along the TR-Little Rock Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and stretches 200 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 52.4 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor as of the last inspection in 2017.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Sartore Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While primarily serving the purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also contributes to water resource management in the area, covering a drainage area of 0.88 square miles and providing a surface area of 2.8 acres. With its location in a region prone to extreme weather events, the importance of maintaining and monitoring this vital infrastructure cannot be overstated for the safety and well-being of the surrounding communities.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure resilience, the significance of dams like Sartore Dam in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security becomes increasingly evident. Efforts to address the dam's poor condition, enhance emergency preparedness, and implement risk management measures will be crucial in safeguarding the local ecosystem and population from potential hazards and adapting to the evolving climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
0.88 |
Nid Storage |
52.4 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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.
Sartore Dam
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