Edward Dewispelare Dam
Edward Dewispelare Dam is an earth dam located in Butler County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Edward Dewispelare Dam
Edward Dewispelare Dam is a dam in Butler, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Edward L Dewispelare (private). It impounds the Tr-platte River near Rogers.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/17/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Rogers |
| River/Stream | Tr-platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.33300, -97.02813 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Edward L Dewispelare |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09805 |
| Federal ID | NE09805 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |