Boelter Dam
Boelter Dam is an earth dam located in Holt County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Boelter Dam
Boelter Dam is a dam in Holt, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Larry D Wabs Trust (private). It impounds the Mid Br Verdigre Creek near Verdigre.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 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 11/06/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
| Nearest City | Verdigre |
| River/Stream | Mid Br Verdigre Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.47315, -98.33864 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 483 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Larry D Wabs Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00418 |
| Federal ID | NE00418 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |