Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12
Key Takeaway
Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 81.9% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 955 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 805 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02423 |
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
Lower Platte South Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12?
Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12 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 Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12?
Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12 is owned by Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12 built?
Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12 was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12?
Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12 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 Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12?
Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12 has a dam height of 35 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 Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12 last inspected?
Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12 was last inspected on March 30, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.