Wrich Dam 2
Wrich Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wrich Dam 2
Wrich Dam 2 is a dam in Washington, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Michael P & Annette R Shotwell (private). It impounds the Tr-missouri River near Blair.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 06/10/2020.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Blair |
| River/Stream | Tr-missouri River |
| Coordinates | 41.52790, -96.13281 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 560 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Michael P & Annette R Shotwell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01830 |
| Federal ID | NE01830 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |