Walter Dam
Nebraska — Buffalo County — TR-PLATTE RIVER
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo |
| River | TR-PLATTE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.71740, -99.24586 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 273 ft |
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 14, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1944 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Richard Garrelts |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.