Wolf-wildcat 52 is an earth dam located in Pawnee County, Nebraska, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 980 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Wolf-wildcat 52
The primary purpose of Wolf-wildcat 52 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 Tr-wolf Creek near Barneston.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 980 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 885 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 05/04/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Pawnee |
| Nearest City | Barneston |
| River/Stream | Tr-wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.17530, -96.44146 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 885 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 885 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,810 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 | 05/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02396 |
| Federal ID | NE02396 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |