Bigger Stink Dam
Key Takeaway
Bigger Stink Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03619 |
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
Blaine & Tessa Stinson
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bigger Stink Dam?
Bigger Stink 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 Bigger Stink Dam?
Bigger Stink Dam is owned by Blaine & Tessa Stinson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bigger Stink Dam built?
Bigger Stink Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Bigger Stink Dam?
Bigger Stink Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bigger Stink Dam?
Bigger Stink Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Bigger Stink Dam last inspected?
Bigger Stink Dam was last inspected on October 31, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.