Wayne Hansen Dam
Wayne Hansen Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wayne Hansen Dam
The primary purpose of Wayne Hansen Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Matthew W & Donna R Hansen (private). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek near Dewitt.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 538 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Dewitt |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.61255, -97.11840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 538 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 435 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Matthew W & Donna R Hansen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02559 |
| Federal ID | NE02559 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |