Cass County Road Dam Rakes Creek Site
Key Takeaway
Cass County Road Dam Rakes Creek Site is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 90.3% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 44 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02189 |
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 Rakes Creek Site?
Cass County Road Dam Rakes Creek Site 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 Rakes Creek Site?
Cass County Road Dam Rakes Creek Site 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 Rakes Creek Site built?
Cass County Road Dam Rakes Creek Site was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Rakes Creek Site?
Cass County Road Dam Rakes Creek Site 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 Cass County Road Dam Rakes Creek Site?
Cass County Road Dam Rakes Creek Site has a dam height of 40 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 Rakes Creek Site last inspected?
Cass County Road Dam Rakes Creek Site was last inspected on May 23, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.