Worth Dam
Worth Dam is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Worth Dam
The primary purpose of Worth Dam 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 Dennis Bammerlin (private). It impounds the Tr-lost Creek near Wewela Sd.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 443 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/24/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Wewela Sd |
| River/Stream | Tr-lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.95860, -100.04913 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 443 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,475 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Dennis Bammerlin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01374 |
| Federal ID | NE01374 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |