Weber Dam 1
Weber Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Weber Dam 1
The primary purpose of Weber Dam 1 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 P F & B J Weber Revoc Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-johnson Creek near Crete.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Crete |
| River/Stream | Tr-johnson Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.67514, -97.17217 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 104 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | P F & B J Weber Revoc Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00249 |
| Federal ID | NE00249 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |