Van Pelt Dam
Nebraska — Lancaster County — TR-SALT CREEK
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| River | TR-SALT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.58072, -96.56440 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 25, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1966 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Carter Van Pelt |
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.