Ohmstede Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyWebster
Nearest CitySUPERIOR
River/StreamTR-REPUBLICAN RIVER
Coordinates40.04797, -98.35108

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length592 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage368 acre-ft
Max Storage368 acre-ft
Normal Storage237 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge3,900 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJames & Jacqueline Shipman
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/22/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE00270
Federal IDNE00270
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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