Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam
Key Takeaway
Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2015 and is 11 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
| NID ID | NE08423 |
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
Weerts Properties LLP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam?
Weerts Wetlands Restoration 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 Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam?
Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam is owned by Weerts Properties LLP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam built?
Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam was completed in 2015, making it 11 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 Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam?
Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam?
Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam has a dam height of 6 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 Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam last inspected?
Weerts Wetlands Restoration Dam was last inspected on April 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.