Bill Coffee Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Bill Coffee Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 685 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01122 |
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
Coffee & Sons Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bill Coffee Dam 1?
Bill Coffee 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 Bill Coffee Dam 1?
Bill Coffee Dam 1 is owned by Coffee & Sons Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bill Coffee Dam 1 built?
Bill Coffee Dam 1 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Bill Coffee Dam 1?
Bill Coffee 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 Bill Coffee Dam 1?
Bill Coffee Dam 1 has a dam height of 26 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 Bill Coffee Dam 1 last inspected?
Bill Coffee Dam 1 was last inspected on August 27, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.