Wildridge Subdivision Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 2007. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 850 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Wildridge Subdivision Dam
Wildridge Subdivision Dam is a dam in Jefferson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Wildridge Development LLC (private). It impounds the Brawner Creek near Fairbury.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 201 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2007, 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 06/04/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Fairbury |
| River/Stream | Brawner Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.15373, -97.15952 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,525 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Wildridge Development LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03245 |
| Federal ID | NE03245 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |