Sutherland Dam

Sutherland Dam Quick Facts

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41.121807, -101.149363
River: North & South Platte River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Gravity Concrete Earth
Commissioned: 1935
Dam Height: 30 ft (9 m)
Dam Length: 34,100 ft (10,394 m)
Dam Capacity: 65,000 acre-ft (80,176 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Sutherland Dam Information

Sutherland Dam is a gravity concrete earth dam located in N/A, Lincoln, Nebraska.

The dam, which is on the North & South Platte River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Irrigation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1935 and is currently owned by Nebraska Public Power District.

Sutherland Dam Structure

The Sutherland Dam is approximately 34,100 feet (10,394 m) long, 30 feet (9 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Sutherland Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 50,000 acre-ft (61,674 Ml) and maximum capacity of 65,000 acre-ft (80,176 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 3,050 acres (1,234 ha) and the total catchment area is square miles (0 square kilometres).

Sutherland Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Sutherland Dam does not have any spillways.

Sutherland Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Sutherland Dam
Lincoln, Nebraska
Height (ft)
30
Length (Ft)
34,100
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
65,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Sutherland Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Sutherland Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 18:41
Sunrise 08:04
Sunset 17:47
Temperature (°F) 34
Feels Like (°F) 25
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1018
Humidity (%) 37
Wind Speed (mph) 14
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Sutherland Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 3 34 12 1025 18 18 32 WSW 0 - few clouds
Wed 25 33 19 1026 45 26 41 NW 0 - overcast clouds
Thu 21 28 13 1034 51 15 24 NW 0 - broken clouds
Fri 23 39 28 1016 32 14 31 W 0 - broken clouds
Sat 25 28 17 1030 45 14 26 N 20 - light snow
Sun 22 30 18 1028 41 9 16 S 0 - overcast clouds
Mon 22 38 24 1024 33 15 23 WNW 0 - clear sky
Tue 30 40 30 1019 50 12 29 W 0 - clear sky

Sutherland Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Sutherland Dam?

Sutherland Dam is in Nebraska.

In which county is the Sutherland Dam?

Sutherland Dam is in Lincoln County.

How high is the Sutherland Dam?

Sutherland Dam is 30 feet high.

How long is the Sutherland Dam?

Sutherland Dam is 34,100 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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