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Bellwood 6-F is a crucial flood risk reduction structure located in Butler, Nebraska, along the TR-Platte River. Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet with a structural height of 36 feet and a length of 437 feet. It has a storage capacity of 376 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Bellwood 6-F has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in April 2019. The dam has a drainage area of 1.2 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, providing vital protection to the surrounding community. With its stone core and soil foundation, Bellwood 6-F plays a vital role in safeguarding the region from potential flooding events.
Despite its low hazard potential, Bellwood 6-F undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With its strategic location and design, this dam remains a key asset in the region's water resource management efforts, showcasing the importance of infrastructure in mitigating the impacts of climate change on local communities.
Year_Completed | 1970 |
Dam_Height | 33 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-PLATTE RIVER |
Dam_Length | 437 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 9 |
Hydraulic_Height | 33 |
Drainage_Area | 1.2 |
Nid_Storage | 376 |
Structural_Height | 36 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 36 |
SOLOMON R NR MINNEAPOLIS | 26cfs |
BIG SIOUX R AT SIOUX FALLS SD | 44cfs |
SALT C NR ADA | 6cfs |
BIG BLUE R NR MANHATTAN | 212cfs |
SKUNK CR AT SIOUX FALLS SD | 31cfs |
EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER | 15cfs |
KINGS C NR MANHATTAN | 0cfs |