Childress Dam 1375
Key Takeaway
Childress Dam 1375 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 148 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01375 |
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
DBD Farms Partnership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Childress Dam 1375?
Childress Dam 1375 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 Childress Dam 1375?
Childress Dam 1375 is owned by DBD Farms Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Childress Dam 1375 built?
Childress Dam 1375 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Childress Dam 1375?
Childress Dam 1375 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Childress Dam 1375?
Childress Dam 1375 has a dam height of 14 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 Childress Dam 1375 last inspected?
Childress Dam 1375 was last inspected on March 31, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.