Country Acres Dam
Key Takeaway
Country Acres Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 24.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02835 |
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
Country Acres Association Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Country Acres Dam?
Country Acres 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 Country Acres Dam?
Country Acres Dam is owned by Country Acres Association Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Country Acres Dam built?
Country Acres Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Country Acres Dam?
Country Acres Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Country Acres Dam?
Country Acres Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Country Acres Dam last inspected?
Country Acres Dam was last inspected on June 17, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.