Bennington Lake Basin 3
Key Takeaway
Bennington Lake Basin 3 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02566 |
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
Newport Landing Homeowners Association
Private
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Low HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Bennington Lake Basin 3?
Bennington Lake Basin 3 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 Bennington Lake Basin 3?
Bennington Lake Basin 3 is owned by Newport Landing Homeowners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bennington Lake Basin 3 built?
Bennington Lake Basin 3 was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Bennington Lake Basin 3?
Bennington Lake Basin 3 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 Bennington Lake Basin 3?
Bennington Lake Basin 3 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 Bennington Lake Basin 3 last inspected?
Bennington Lake Basin 3 was last inspected on June 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.