Wendell Johnson Dam

Nebraska — Adams County — TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK

Location

StateNebraska
CountyAdams
RiverTR-COTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates40.42770, -98.58750

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length575 ft
NID Storage74 acre-ft
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 30, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1990
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWendell E & Dian R Johnson

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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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