Ahern Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Ahern Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 63.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 518 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 575 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03183 |
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
Anthony J & Janet A Ahern Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ahern Dam No 1?
Ahern Dam No 1 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 Ahern Dam No 1?
Ahern Dam No 1 is owned by Anthony J & Janet A Ahern Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ahern Dam No 1 built?
Ahern Dam No 1 was completed in 2017, making it 9 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 Ahern Dam No 1?
Ahern Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ahern Dam No 1?
Ahern Dam No 1 has a dam height of 29 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 Ahern Dam No 1 last inspected?
Ahern Dam No 1 was last inspected on May 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.