Wells Ranch Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyHoward
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamTR-NORTH LOUP RIVER
Coordinates41.35798, -98.59885

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length195 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerWells Ranch Inc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/01/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE10007
Federal IDNE10007
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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