Blue Bluffs Dam
Key Takeaway
Blue Bluffs Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 55% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,300 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00262 |
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 Game & Parks Commission
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Blue Bluffs Dam?
Blue Bluffs 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 Blue Bluffs Dam?
Blue Bluffs Dam is owned by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blue Bluffs Dam built?
Blue Bluffs Dam was completed in 1911, making it 115 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 Blue Bluffs Dam?
Blue Bluffs Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blue Bluffs Dam?
Blue Bluffs Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Blue Bluffs Dam last inspected?
Blue Bluffs Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.