Lewin Dam
Lewin Dam is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Nebraska, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lewin Dam
The primary purpose of Lewin Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Kenneth Wayne & Tammy Wellnitz (private). It impounds the Tr-lime Kiln Creek near Interior Sd.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 208 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Interior Sd |
| River/Stream | Tr-lime Kiln Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.99499, -102.76884 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 208 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Kenneth Wayne & Tammy Wellnitz |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02691 |
| Federal ID | NE02691 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |