Speas Dam

Sioux County, Nebraska (near WHITNEY)

River/Stream: TR-LITTLE COTTONWOOD CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
40 ft
Dam Length
255 ft
Reservoir Storage
22 acre-ft
Year Completed
1952
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
250 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-04-06

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE01114
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
42.76079, -103.57084
Age
74 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.