Wiebers And Ohrt Dam
Wiebers And Ohrt Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wiebers And Ohrt Dam
The primary purpose of Wiebers And Ohrt 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 Washington County (local government). It impounds the Long Creek.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2022.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Long Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.45611, -96.08391 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,296 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Washington County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE04242 |
| Federal ID | NE04242 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |