Ohrt Dam
Ohrt Dam is an earth dam located in Harlan County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ohrt Dam
Ohrt Dam is a dam in Harlan, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Richard Alan Ohrt (private). It impounds the Tr- Rope Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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. 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 05/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Harlan |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr- Rope Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.28143, -99.37478 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Richard Alan Ohrt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09316 |
| Federal ID | NE09316 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |