Wichelt Dam

Nebraska — Dawson County — MIDWAY CANYON

Location

StateNebraska
CountyDawson
RiverMIDWAY CANYON
Coordinates40.75954, -99.96794

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length340 ft
NID Storage134 acre-ft
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 7, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJoyce D Sohl etal

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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.

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