Butch Streff West Dam
Key Takeaway
Butch Streff West Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 861 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03583 |
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
Harlan County Road Department
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Butch Streff West Dam?
Butch Streff West 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 Butch Streff West Dam?
Butch Streff West Dam is owned by Harlan County Road Department (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Butch Streff West Dam built?
Butch Streff West Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Butch Streff West Dam?
Butch Streff West Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Butch Streff West Dam?
Butch Streff West 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 Butch Streff West Dam last inspected?
Butch Streff West Dam was last inspected on July 22, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.