Witt Dam 1
Witt Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Holt County, Nebraska, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Witt Dam 1
The primary purpose of Witt Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jason & Gretchen Lee (private). It impounds the Tr-redbird Creek near Redbird.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 203 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 04/22/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
| Nearest City | Redbird |
| River/Stream | Tr-redbird Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.73469, -98.46845 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 203 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 420 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jason & Gretchen Lee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00423 |
| Federal ID | NE00423 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |