Curtiselsen Dam
Key Takeaway
Curtiselsen Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 446 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 116 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,720 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01142 |
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
Nebraska Board of Educational Lands & Funds
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Curtiselsen Dam?
Curtiselsen 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 Curtiselsen Dam?
Curtiselsen Dam is owned by Nebraska Board of Educational Lands & Funds (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Curtiselsen Dam built?
Curtiselsen Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Curtiselsen Dam?
Curtiselsen 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 Curtiselsen Dam?
Curtiselsen Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Curtiselsen Dam last inspected?
Curtiselsen Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.