Wagner Meyers Road Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Wagner Meyers Road Dam, located in Seward County, Nebraska, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS and is privately owned.
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Summary
The dam, primarily built for flood risk reduction, stands at a height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet. It spans 675 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 235 acre-feet. The dam is constructed of earth with a stone core and rests on a soil foundation.
This dam on the TR-Big Blue River is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections, with its condition assessed as fair during the last inspection in April 2019. With a low hazard potential, the dam has a drainage area of 1.8 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 637 cubic feet per second. Despite its relatively small surface area of 6 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and protecting against potential flooding events.
The Wagner Meyers Road Dam, under the oversight of the Nebraska DNR, serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control in the region, contributing to the overall water management efforts along the Big Blue River. Its location in the Omaha District and its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight the collaborative efforts involved in protecting communities and natural resources from the impacts of climate change. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and maintenance of such dams is essential for ensuring sustainable water management practices in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
675 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG BLUE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
1.8 |
Nid Storage |
235 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Wagner Meyers Road Dam