Wendell Johnson Dam

Adams County, Nebraska (near AYR)

River/Stream: TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
575 ft
Reservoir Storage
74 acre-ft
Year Completed
1990
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
74 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-03-30

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE02335
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
40.42770, -98.58750
Age
36 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.