Vavra-semler Dam B
Vavra-semler Dam B is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Vavra-semler Dam B
The primary purpose of Vavra-semler Dam B 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 Vavra Family Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-johnson Creek near Crete.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 05/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Crete |
| River/Stream | Tr-johnson Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.68140, -97.13931 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 222 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Vavra Family Farms Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02809 |
| Federal ID | NE02809 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |