Wildhorse 9-a
Wildhorse 9-a is an earth dam located in Morrill County, Nebraska, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wildhorse 9-a
The primary purpose of Wildhorse 9-a 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 Pathfinder Irrigation District (local government). It impounds the Wild Horse Creek near Bayard.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 1,395 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,040 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/20/2019.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Morrill |
| Nearest City | Bayard |
| River/Stream | Wild Horse Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.88260, -103.30592 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,395 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,040 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,040 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,150 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Pathfinder Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00645 |
| Federal ID | NE00645 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |