Wolf-Wildcat 51 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Wolf-Wildcat 51 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Pawnee, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.


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Summary

Completed in 1994, this dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction purposes along the TR-Wolf Creek, with a height of 37 feet and a length of 1024 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 1810 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 64 acres, with a drainage area of 4.8 square miles.

With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, Wolf-Wildcat 51 has undergone its last inspection in June 2016, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are currently unavailable, but it is reassuring to know that the dam is in compliance with state regulations and is equipped with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols. This structure plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area, highlighting the importance of water resource infrastructure in safeguarding communities and the environment.

Year Completed

1994

Dam Length

1024

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

TR-WOLF CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

64

Hydraulic Height

37

Drainage Area

4.8

Nid Storage

1810

Structural Height

42

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

42
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.