Chambers Graf Dam
Key Takeaway
Chambers Graf Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01334 |
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
Gosper County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chambers Graf Dam?
Chambers Graf 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 Chambers Graf Dam?
Chambers Graf Dam is owned by Gosper County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chambers Graf Dam built?
Chambers Graf Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Chambers Graf Dam?
Chambers Graf 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 Chambers Graf Dam?
Chambers Graf Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Chambers Graf Dam last inspected?
Chambers Graf Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.