Bellwood 4-k
Bellwood 4-k is an earth dam located in Butler County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bellwood 4-k
The primary purpose of Bellwood 4-k is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Meysenburg Ravine near Rogers.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 352 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/17/2023.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Rogers |
| River/Stream | Meysenburg Ravine |
| Coordinates | 41.31590, -97.16746 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 352 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,850 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte North Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00017 |
| Federal ID | NE00017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |