Vanvleet Dam
Vanvleet Dam is an earth dam located in Red Willow County, Nebraska, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Vanvleet Dam
Vanvleet Dam is a dam in Red Willow, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Red Willow County (local government). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near Lebanon.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/07/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Red Willow |
| Nearest City | Lebanon |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.01535, -100.38065 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Red Willow County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01192 |
| Federal ID | NE01192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |