Skinner Dam 5182 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hahn Dam 5189 Hahn Dam 5190
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Skinner Dam 5182, located in Cherry County, Nebraska, stands as a vital structure for fire protection, livestock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Constructed in 1960, this earth dam measures 10.2 feet in height and spans 560 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 51.3 acre-feet. Situated on the Niobrara River, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, with a normal storage capacity of 29.5 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.24 square miles.
Despite its significance, Skinner Dam 5182 currently faces challenges in terms of its condition assessment, with a poor rating as of June 2019. The dam's hazard potential is considered low, but its condition raises concerns about its long-term stability and effectiveness. The dam is under state regulation by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with provisions for inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure compliance with safety standards.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Skinner Dam 5182 serves as a critical infrastructure that highlights the intersection of human intervention and natural processes. As efforts are made to address the dam's poor condition and ensure its structural integrity, the dam's role in water management and conservation remains essential in the broader context of sustainable resource utilization and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
560 |
Dam Height |
10.2 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NIOBRARA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
10.2 |
Drainage Area |
1.24 |
Nid Storage |
51.3 |
Structural Height |
10.2 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Skinner Dam 5182