Daniel Hill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Daniel Hill Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 166 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03101 |
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
Daniel Hill
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Daniel Hill Pond Dam?
Daniel Hill Pond 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 Daniel Hill Pond Dam?
Daniel Hill Pond Dam is owned by Daniel Hill (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Daniel Hill Pond Dam built?
Daniel Hill Pond Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Daniel Hill Pond Dam?
Daniel Hill Pond 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 Daniel Hill Pond Dam?
Daniel Hill Pond 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 Daniel Hill Pond Dam last inspected?
Daniel Hill Pond Dam was last inspected on April 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.