9th Avenue Road Dam
Key Takeaway
9th Avenue Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 17.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | NE10016 |
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
Howard County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of 9th Avenue Road Dam?
9th Avenue 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 9th Avenue Road Dam?
9th Avenue Road Dam is owned by Howard County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 9th Avenue Road Dam built?
9th Avenue Road Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 9th Avenue Road Dam?
9th Avenue Road Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is 9th Avenue Road Dam?
9th Avenue Road Dam has a dam height of 17 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 9th Avenue Road Dam last inspected?
9th Avenue Road Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.