Oltman Dam
Oltman Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Oltman Dam
The primary purpose of Oltman Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Richard C & Freda F Oltman (private). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek near Pleasant Hill.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Hill |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.57751, -97.32419 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Richard C & Freda F Oltman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02148 |
| Federal ID | NE02148 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |