Codr Grade Stabilization Dam
Key Takeaway
Codr Grade Stabilization Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 562 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 234 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02459 |
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
Denise J Tewes Trustee
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Codr Grade Stabilization Dam?
Codr Grade Stabilization 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 Codr Grade Stabilization Dam?
Codr Grade Stabilization Dam is owned by Denise J Tewes Trustee (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Codr Grade Stabilization Dam built?
Codr Grade Stabilization Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Codr Grade Stabilization Dam?
Codr Grade Stabilization 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 Codr Grade Stabilization Dam?
Codr Grade Stabilization Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Codr Grade Stabilization Dam last inspected?
Codr Grade Stabilization Dam was last inspected on May 30, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.