Dams in Wheeler County, Nebraska
6Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Wheeler County, Nebraska
Wheeler County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Wheeler County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Ericson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ericson Dam | Low | Poor | 33 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1916 |
| Niewohner Brothers - Thramer Lagoon 1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 33 | Other | 2006 |
| Pibel Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | Recreation | 1895 |
| Jennings Reservoir Dam | Low | Poor | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Herd Company Lagoon 1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 17 | Other | 2007 |
| Don Mannlein Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Irrigation | 1983 |