Wilson Dam 1515
Wilson Dam 1515 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wilson Dam 1515
Wilson Dam 1515 is a dam in Washington, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Okeefe Grasslands Ranch Llc (private). It impounds the Stuart Creek near Blair.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 04/12/2021.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Blair |
| River/Stream | Stuart Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.58574, -96.18619 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,896 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Okeefe Grasslands Ranch LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01515 |
| Federal ID | NE01515 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |