Witte Dam 3694
Key Takeaway
Witte Dam 3694 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 13.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03694 |
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
Marvin & Marlene Witte
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Witte Dam 3694?
Witte Dam 3694 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 Witte Dam 3694?
Witte Dam 3694 is owned by Marvin & Marlene Witte (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Witte Dam 3694 built?
Witte Dam 3694 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Witte Dam 3694?
Witte Dam 3694 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 Witte Dam 3694?
Witte Dam 3694 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 Witte Dam 3694 last inspected?
Witte Dam 3694 was last inspected on June 13, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.