Wolf-wildcat 68 is an earth dam located in Pawnee County, Nebraska, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 1,180 ft long, taller than 83% 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 68
The primary purpose of Wolf-wildcat 68 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 37 feet tall and stretches 1,180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,218 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 06/23/2020.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Pawnee |
| Nearest City | Barneston |
| River/Stream | Tr-wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.19815, -96.40930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,218 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,218 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 535 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 | 06/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02456 |
| Federal ID | NE02456 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |