Wendland Dam
Wendland Dam is an earth dam located in Gosper County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wendland Dam
Wendland Dam is a dam in Gosper, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Mary Ann & Jane Wendland (private). It impounds the Tr-elk Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 197 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 10/17/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gosper |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.43086, -99.90399 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Mary Ann & Jane Wendland |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08322 |
| Federal ID | NE08322 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |