Davenport Road Dam
Key Takeaway
Davenport Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02504 |
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
Valley County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Davenport Road Dam?
Davenport Road 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 Davenport Road Dam?
Davenport Road Dam is owned by Valley County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davenport Road Dam built?
Davenport Road Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Davenport Road Dam?
Davenport Road 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 Davenport Road Dam?
Davenport Road Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Davenport Road Dam last inspected?
Davenport Road Dam was last inspected on March 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.