Dams in Phelps County, Nebraska
7Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Phelps County, Nebraska
Phelps County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Phelps County is 49 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Arehart Dam at 33 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arehart Dam | Low | Poor | 33 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1995 |
| Schmidt Dam 9217 | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Other | 1960 |
| Wilke Bros Farms Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Other | 1960 |
| Mayes Lagoon 1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | Other | 2009 |
| Sweeney Dam | Low | Poor | 18 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Loomis Pasture Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 13 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1949 |
| Dahlgren Cattle Company Lagoon Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Other | 2004 |