Dams in Chase County, Nebraska
10Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Chase County, Nebraska
Chase County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Chase County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Wauneta North Dam at 72 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enders Dike | High | Not Available | 28 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1951 |
| Wauneta North Dam | Significant | Fair | 72 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Moody Dam 712 | Low | Poor | 28 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1963 |
| Bauerle Winisher Lagoon 2 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 27 | Other | 1999 |
| Imperial Dam | Low | Poor | 21 | Recreation | 1917 |
| Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Other | 1999 |
| Leibbrandt South Divide Lagoon Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | Other | 1998 |
| Hoffmeister Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Irrigation | 1938 |
| Stromberger Feedyards Livestock Lagoon Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Other | 2010 |
| Champion Mill Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1887 |