Vogt Dam
Vogt Dam is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Vogt Dam
Vogt Dam is a dam in Otoe, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Harvey & Maureen Vogt (private). It impounds the Owl Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/21/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Owl Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.74855, -96.30427 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 158 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Harvey & Maureen Vogt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02721 |
| Federal ID | NE02721 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |