Wellensiek Dam

Nebraska — Johnson County — TR-S FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER

Location

StateNebraska
CountyJohnson
RiverTR-S FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER
Coordinates40.52110, -96.17073

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage153 acre-ft
Max Storage153 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 26, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAndrew Wellensiek

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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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