Vitosh Dam 1948
Vitosh Dam 1948 is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Vitosh Dam 1948
Vitosh Dam 1948 is a dam in Gage, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Bruce A Vitosh (private). It impounds the Tr-ash Creek near Odell.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 05/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Odell |
| River/Stream | Tr-ash Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.11369, -96.81136 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Bruce A Vitosh |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01948 |
| Federal ID | NE01948 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |