Wolf-wildcat 12
Wolf-wildcat 12 is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wolf-wildcat 12
The primary purpose of Wolf-wildcat 12 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 Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Wildcat Creek near Barneston.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 1,310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,167 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/23/2021.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Barneston |
| River/Stream | Wildcat Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.15523, -96.49771 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,167 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,068 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02196 |
| Federal ID | NE02196 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |