Oestmann Dam
Oestmann Dam is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Nebraska, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Oestmann Dam
Oestmann Dam is a dam in Nemaha, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Jerry Oestman Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-muddy Creek near Stella.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2009, 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 06/02/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | Stella |
| River/Stream | Tr-muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.36887, -95.96017 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 27 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Jerry Oestman et al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03168 |
| Federal ID | NE03168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |