Wagner Meyers Road Dam
Key Takeaway
Wagner Meyers Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 637 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00069 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Dickinson Sarpy LTD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wagner Meyers Road Dam?
Wagner Meyers Road Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Wagner Meyers Road Dam?
Wagner Meyers Road Dam is owned by Dickinson Sarpy LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wagner Meyers Road Dam built?
Wagner Meyers Road Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Wagner Meyers Road Dam?
Wagner Meyers Road Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wagner Meyers Road Dam?
Wagner Meyers Road Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Wagner Meyers Road Dam last inspected?
Wagner Meyers Road Dam was last inspected on April 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.