Carico Farms Dam
Key Takeaway
Carico Farms Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 86.1% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 61 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02706 |
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
Charles W Herbster
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carico Farms Dam?
Carico Farms 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 Carico Farms Dam?
Carico Farms Dam is owned by Charles W Herbster (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carico Farms Dam built?
Carico Farms Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Carico Farms Dam?
Carico Farms Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carico Farms Dam?
Carico Farms Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Carico Farms Dam last inspected?
Carico Farms Dam was last inspected on April 18, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.