Wolf-Wildcat 51
Key Takeaway
Wolf-Wildcat 51 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 86.1% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,024 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 374 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,988 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02395 |
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
Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wolf-Wildcat 51?
Wolf-Wildcat 51 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 Wolf-Wildcat 51?
Wolf-Wildcat 51 is owned by Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wolf-Wildcat 51 built?
Wolf-Wildcat 51 was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Wolf-Wildcat 51?
Wolf-Wildcat 51 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 Wolf-Wildcat 51?
Wolf-Wildcat 51 has a dam height of 37 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 Wolf-Wildcat 51 last inspected?
Wolf-Wildcat 51 was last inspected on May 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.