Burtwhistle Group Dam
Key Takeaway
Burtwhistle Group Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 401 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 564 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02160 |
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
Bret S & Tracy L Kuester Burtwistle
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Burtwhistle Group Dam?
Burtwhistle Group 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 Burtwhistle Group Dam?
Burtwhistle Group Dam is owned by Bret S & Tracy L Kuester Burtwistle (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Burtwhistle Group Dam built?
Burtwhistle Group Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Burtwhistle Group Dam?
Burtwhistle Group Dam 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 Burtwhistle Group Dam?
Burtwhistle Group Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Burtwhistle Group Dam last inspected?
Burtwhistle Group Dam was last inspected on March 11, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.