Browns Canyon 1
Key Takeaway
Browns Canyon 1 is classified as significant hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 62 ft (taller than 98.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,128 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00656 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Gering Fort Laramie Irrigation District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Browns Canyon 1?
Browns Canyon 1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Browns Canyon 1?
Browns Canyon 1 is owned by Gering Fort Laramie Irrigation District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Browns Canyon 1 built?
Browns Canyon 1 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Browns Canyon 1?
Browns Canyon 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Browns Canyon 1?
Browns Canyon 1 has a dam height of 62 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 Browns Canyon 1 last inspected?
Browns Canyon 1 was last inspected on July 19, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.