Wehrman Dam 1386
Wehrman Dam 1386 is an earth dam located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wehrman Dam 1386
The primary purpose of Wehrman Dam 1386 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jp Wehrman & Lynn C Wake (private). It impounds the Tr-ox Bow Creek near Oak.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 295 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 04/14/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Nearest City | Oak |
| River/Stream | Tr-ox Bow Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.24388, -98.02399 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 295 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 382 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JP Wehrman & Lynn C Wake |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01386 |
| Federal ID | NE01386 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |