Clapp Dam
Key Takeaway
Clapp Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 87.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 396 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00207 |
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
Deanna Jo & Laura Kay Smith
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clapp Dam?
Clapp 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 Clapp Dam?
Clapp Dam is owned by Deanna Jo & Laura Kay Smith (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clapp Dam built?
Clapp Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Clapp Dam?
Clapp Dam 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 Clapp Dam?
Clapp Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Clapp Dam last inspected?
Clapp Dam was last inspected on June 4, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.