Wanek Dam 1
Wanek Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wanek Dam 1
The primary purpose of Wanek Dam 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Martin Ess Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-haines Br Salt Creek near Denton.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 406 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/02/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Denton |
| River/Stream | Tr-haines Br Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.65787, -96.89266 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 406 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Martin ESs LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01280 |
| Federal ID | NE01280 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |