168th & Pioneers Road Dam
Key Takeaway
168th & Pioneers Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 129 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03133 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Lower Platte South Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of 168th & Pioneers Road Dam?
168th & Pioneers Road Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates 168th & Pioneers Road Dam?
168th & Pioneers Road Dam is owned by Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 168th & Pioneers Road Dam built?
168th & Pioneers Road Dam was completed in 2016, making it 10 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of 168th & Pioneers Road Dam?
168th & Pioneers Road Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is 168th & Pioneers Road Dam?
168th & Pioneers Road Dam has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was 168th & Pioneers Road Dam last inspected?
168th & Pioneers Road Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.