Wichelt Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyDawson
Nearest CityLEXINGTON
River/StreamMIDWAY CANYON
Coordinates40.75954, -99.96794

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length340 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage134 acre-ft
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge400 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerJoyce D Sohl etal
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE01309
Federal IDNE01309
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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