Bellwood 5-h
Bellwood 5-h is an earth dam located in Butler County, Nebraska, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bellwood 5-h
The primary purpose of Bellwood 5-h 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 Deer Creek near Rogers.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 712 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,255 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 05/25/2021.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Rogers |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.29354, -97.18835 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 712 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,130 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 | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00026 |
| Federal ID | NE00026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |