Wehrman Dam 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Walden Dam Shaw Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Wehrman Dam 1, located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1965.
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Summary
This dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock watering, and providing a small fish pond. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 110 feet, Wehrman Dam 1 has a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 200 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Wehrman Dam 1 has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition based on its last inspection in April 2018. The dam is state regulated, with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and functionality. Situated along TR-ELK CREEK, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and environmental conservation in the region, serving as a vital resource for the local community.
With its strategic location in Nelson, Nebraska, Wehrman Dam 1 not only provides essential water storage and management services but also contributes to the overall ecosystem health in the area. As a key structure for fire protection, livestock watering, and recreational fishing, this dam underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the face of changing environmental conditions. As an enthusiast in water resources and climate change, Wehrman Dam 1 offers a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure development, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
110 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Wehrman Dam 1