Shell Lake Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cherry |
| Nearest City | MERRIMAN |
| River/Stream | DRY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.91548, -102.03487 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,271 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,271 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 587 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 158 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,340 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Nebraska Game & Parks Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |