Wittler-dorland Road Dam
Wittler-dorland Road Dam is an earth dam located in Richardson County, Nebraska, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wittler-dorland Road Dam
The primary purpose of Wittler-dorland Road 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 Richardson County (local government). It impounds the Tr-s Fk Big Nemaha River near Falls City.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 535 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 03/21/2017.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Nearest City | Falls City |
| River/Stream | Tr-s Fk Big Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.07350, -95.98904 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Richardson County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02766 |
| Federal ID | NE02766 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |