Voelker Dam
Voelker Dam is an earth dam located in Otoe County, Nebraska, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Voelker Dam
Voelker Dam is a dam in Otoe, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Bjj Real Est Consulting Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-rock Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/03/2021.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.58905, -95.92983 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | BJJ Real Est Consulting Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02733 |
| Federal ID | NE02733 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |