Wehr Ahlschwede Road Dam
Key Takeaway
Wehr Ahlschwede Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 13.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,324 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00073 |
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
Duane Wehrs
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wehr Ahlschwede Road Dam?
Wehr Ahlschwede 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 Wehr Ahlschwede Road Dam?
Wehr Ahlschwede Road Dam is owned by Duane Wehrs (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wehr Ahlschwede Road Dam built?
Wehr Ahlschwede Road Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Wehr Ahlschwede Road Dam?
Wehr Ahlschwede Road Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wehr Ahlschwede Road Dam?
Wehr Ahlschwede Road Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Wehr Ahlschwede Road Dam last inspected?
Wehr Ahlschwede Road Dam was last inspected on April 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.