Wittwer Dam 2543
Wittwer Dam 2543 is an earth dam located in Richardson County, Nebraska, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wittwer Dam 2543
The primary purpose of Wittwer Dam 2543 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 Ramsey Living Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-deer Branch near Falls City.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 05/26/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Nearest City | Falls City |
| River/Stream | Tr-deer Branch |
| Coordinates | 40.13313, -95.75745 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ramsey Living Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02543 |
| Federal ID | NE02543 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |