Camp Cedars Bsa Dam
Key Takeaway
Camp Cedars Bsa Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 59.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 216 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00044 |
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
Mid America Boy Scout Council
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Cedars Bsa Dam?
Camp Cedars Bsa 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 Camp Cedars Bsa Dam?
Camp Cedars Bsa Dam is owned by Mid America Boy Scout Council (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Cedars Bsa Dam built?
Camp Cedars Bsa Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Camp Cedars Bsa Dam?
Camp Cedars Bsa 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 Camp Cedars Bsa Dam?
Camp Cedars Bsa Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Camp Cedars Bsa Dam last inspected?
Camp Cedars Bsa Dam was last inspected on May 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.