Wilson Dam 2089

Wilson Dam 2089 is an earth dam located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Wilson Dam 2089

The primary purpose of Wilson Dam 2089 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 David & Pamela Fisher Living Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-north Platte River near Melbeta.

The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyScotts Bluff
Nearest CityMelbeta
River/StreamTr-north Platte River
Coordinates41.70435, -103.51884

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length320 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage58 acre-ft
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge289 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDavid & Pamela Fisher Living Trust
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/20/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE02089
Federal IDNE02089
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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