Wilke Bros Farms Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Wilke Bros Farms Dam, located in Phelps, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along TR-SPRING CREEK.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 19.7 feet and has a storage capacity of 181.3 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its safety and functionality.
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Wilke Bros Farms Dam also serves other important functions in the region. Covering a surface area of 1.2 acres and with a drainage area of 5.61 square miles, this dam contributes significantly to water resource management in the area. Although its condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks.
The dam's location in Congressional District 03, Nebraska, represents its importance in the local ecosystem and water management infrastructure. As a key component in the area's flood risk reduction strategy, Wilke Bros Farms Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners and state regulatory agencies to safeguard water resources and combat the impacts of climate change in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
360 |
Dam Height |
19.7 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
19.7 |
Drainage Area |
5.61 |
Nid Storage |
181.3 |
Structural Height |
19.7 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Platte River Near Overton
|
1040cfs |
Sappa Creek Near Stamford
|
4cfs |
Spring Creek Nr Overton
|
7cfs |
Republican River Near Orleans
|
59cfs |
Platte R Mid Ch
|
1190cfs |
Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr
|
4cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Wilke Bros Farms Dam