Cotesfield Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Cotesfield Detention Dam is classified as significant hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,801 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00191 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Village of Cotesfield
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cotesfield Detention Dam?
Cotesfield Detention Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cotesfield Detention Dam?
Cotesfield Detention Dam is owned by Village of Cotesfield (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cotesfield Detention Dam built?
Cotesfield Detention Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Cotesfield Detention Dam?
Cotesfield Detention Dam 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 Cotesfield Detention Dam?
Cotesfield Detention Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Cotesfield Detention Dam last inspected?
Cotesfield Detention Dam was last inspected on October 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.