Wellfleet Dam
Nebraska — Lincoln County — MEDICINE CREEK
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lincoln |
| River | MEDICINE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.75079, -100.73605 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| NID Storage | 970 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 970 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 4, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1931 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Middle Republican Natural Resources District |
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.