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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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| Nearest City | Melbeta |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.70435, -103.51884 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 289 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | David & Pamela Fisher Living Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02089 |
| Federal ID | NE02089 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |