Windspeed
Humidity
Boelter Dam, located in Holt, Nebraska, along the Mid Br Verdigris Creek, was completed in 1967 and is owned and regulated by a private entity. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans a length of 520 feet. With a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, the dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction and other water resource management functions.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Boelter Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in November 2019. The dam features stone core construction and soil foundation, with a structural height of 23 feet. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels and mitigating flood risks in the region, with a maximum discharge capacity of 483 cubic feet per second.
Although the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, its presence helps regulate water flow and protect downstream areas from potential flooding events. With a designated inspection frequency and emergency action plan in place, Boelter Dam remains a key component of water resource management in the area, ensuring the safety and stability of its surrounding communities and environment.
Year_Completed | 1967 |
Dam_Height | 21 |
River_Or_Stream | MID BR VERDIGRE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 520 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Hydraulic_Height | 21 |
Drainage_Area | 2.9 |
Nid_Storage | 94 |
Structural_Height | 23 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 23 |
VERDIGRE C NR VERDIGRE | 206cfs |
BAZILE CREEK AT CENTER | 52cfs |
JAMES R NEAR MITCHELL SD | 398cfs |
JAMES R NEAR FORESTBURG SD | 356cfs |
JAMES R NEAR SCOTLAND SD | 478cfs |
JAMES R AT HURON SD | 393cfs |
FIRESTEEL CR NEAR MOUNT VERNON SD | 1cfs |