Coover Dam 1604
Key Takeaway
Coover Dam 1604 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 76.9% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 805 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01604 |
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
Van Housen Feed Yard LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coover Dam 1604?
Coover Dam 1604 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 Coover Dam 1604?
Coover Dam 1604 is owned by Van Housen Feed Yard LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coover Dam 1604 built?
Coover Dam 1604 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Coover Dam 1604?
Coover Dam 1604 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Coover Dam 1604?
Coover Dam 1604 has a dam height of 33 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 Coover Dam 1604 last inspected?
Coover Dam 1604 was last inspected on June 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.