Dittmer Dam

Nebraska — Polk County — TR-PLATTE RIVER

Location

StateNebraska
CountyPolk
RiverTR-PLATTE RIVER
Coordinates41.16261, -97.81149

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length315 ft
NID Storage290 acre-ft
Max Storage290 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 14, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCentral Platte Natural Resources District

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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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