Amos Gran Road Dam
Key Takeaway
Amos Gran Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 76.9% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 197 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02493 |
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
Dixon County
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Aowa Creek 61-11a
Dixon, NE
Low Hazard 50 ftAowa Creek 61-3
Dixon, NE
Low Hazard 28 ftAowa Creek 62-5a
Dixon, NE
Low Hazard 49 ftAowa Creek 63-1a
Dixon, NE
Low Hazard 48 ftAowa Creek 6-7a
Dixon, NE
Low Hazard 54 ftAowa Creek 63-3
Dixon, NE
Low Hazard 32 ftPowder Creek 32-13
Dixon, NE
Low Hazard 34 ftPowder Creek 32-9
Dixon, NE
Low Hazard 32 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Amos Gran Road Dam?
Amos Gran 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 Amos Gran Road Dam?
Amos Gran Road Dam is owned by Dixon County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Amos Gran Road Dam built?
Amos Gran Road Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Amos Gran Road Dam?
Amos Gran Road Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Amos Gran Road Dam?
Amos Gran Road Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Amos Gran Road Dam last inspected?
Amos Gran Road Dam was last inspected on October 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.