Wochner Dam
Wochner Dam is an earth dam located in York County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wochner Dam
The primary purpose of Wochner Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dalane R & Hannah L Epp (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near York.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 04/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | York |
| Nearest City | York |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.84978, -97.59688 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 592 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dalane R & Hannah L Epp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01517 |
| Federal ID | NE01517 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |