Wolf Dam 1
Wolf Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Harlan County, Nebraska, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wolf Dam 1
The primary purpose of Wolf 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 Wolf Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-prairie Dog Creek near Republican City.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Harlan |
| Nearest City | Republican City |
| River/Stream | Tr-prairie Dog Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.01402, -99.40108 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wolf Farms Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00493 |
| Federal ID | NE00493 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |