Christensen Cattle Company Dam
Key Takeaway
Christensen Cattle Company Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | NE09920 |
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
Christensen Cattle
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Christensen Cattle Company Dam?
Christensen Cattle Company 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 Christensen Cattle Company Dam?
Christensen Cattle Company Dam is owned by Christensen Cattle (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Christensen Cattle Company Dam built?
Christensen Cattle Company Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Christensen Cattle Company Dam?
Christensen Cattle Company 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 Christensen Cattle Company Dam?
Christensen Cattle Company 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 Christensen Cattle Company Dam last inspected?
Christensen Cattle Company Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.