Wiedel Dam 8672
Wiedel Dam 8672 is an earth dam located in Thayer County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wiedel Dam 8672
The primary purpose of Wiedel Dam 8672 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 Jerrold A Wiedel Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-little Blue River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 518 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/24/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thayer |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.17252, -97.52629 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 518 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Jerrold A Wiedel Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08672 |
| Federal ID | NE08672 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |