Belf Boevau Canyon Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Belf Boevau Canyon Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 13.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 268 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01368 |
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
Nebraska Board of Educational Lands & Funds
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Belf Boevau Canyon Dam 1?
Belf Boevau Canyon Dam 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 Belf Boevau Canyon Dam 1?
Belf Boevau Canyon Dam 1 is owned by Nebraska Board of Educational Lands & Funds (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Belf Boevau Canyon Dam 1 built?
Belf Boevau Canyon Dam 1 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Belf Boevau Canyon Dam 1?
Belf Boevau Canyon Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Belf Boevau Canyon Dam 1?
Belf Boevau Canyon Dam 1 has a dam height of 16 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 Belf Boevau Canyon Dam 1 last inspected?
Belf Boevau Canyon Dam 1 was last inspected on June 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.