Fletcher Dam
Fletcher Dam is an earth dam located in Antelope County, Nebraska, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Fletcher Dam
The primary purpose of Fletcher 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 Greg & Janet Fletcher (private). It impounds the Hay Creek near Verdigre.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 11/12/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Antelope |
| Nearest City | Verdigre |
| River/Stream | Hay Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.36946, -98.14707 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 396 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Greg & Janet Fletcher |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02187 |
| Federal ID | NE02187 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |