Ohmstede Dam-1 is an earth dam located in Webster County, Nebraska, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 360 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Ohmstede Dam-1
The primary purpose of Ohmstede Dam-1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ohmstede Cattle Co (private). It impounds the Tr-republican River near Guide Rock.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/19/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Guide Rock |
| River/Stream | Tr-republican River |
| Coordinates | 40.02756, -98.36026 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ohmstede Cattle Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00686 |
| Federal ID | NE00686 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |