Wolf-Wildcat 52 is a local government-owned dam located in Pawnee, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the NE DNR.
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Completed in 1994, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a hydraulic height of 35 feet, with a total length of 980 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a capacity to store 885 acre-feet of water and a drainage area of 2.5 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Wolf-Wildcat 52 is in satisfactory condition and is regularly inspected every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in April 2017. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently unspecified. With a normal storage capacity of 163 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 1810 cubic feet per second, Wolf-Wildcat 52 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this structure to be a significant asset in the management and conservation of water resources in the area.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
980 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
2.5 |
Nid Storage |
885 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr
|
131cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
16cfs |
Big Blue R At Marysville
|
147cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Turkey Creek Near De Witt
|
10cfs |
Little Blue R At Hollenberg
|
70cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Burchard Lake State Wildlife Area
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Rockford Lake State Rec Area
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Feits Memorial Park
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