Dead End
Key Takeaway
Dead End is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 39.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 192 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01020 |
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
Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District
Public Utility
Nearby Dams
Schmeeckle
Dawson, NE
Low Hazard 59 ftGlen Young
Dawson, NE
Low Hazard 53 ftWalker
Dawson, NE
Low Hazard 43 ftCentral Midway
Dawson, NE
Low Hazard 60 ftWichelt Dam
Dawson, NE
Low Hazard 20 ftHenderson
Dawson, NE
Low Hazard 19 ftGallagher
Dawson, NE
Low Hazard 54 ftWest Midway Canyon
Dawson, NE
Low Hazard 38 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dead End?
Dead End 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 Dead End?
Dead End is owned by Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dead End built?
Dead End was completed in 1941, making it 85 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 Dead End?
Dead End serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dead End?
Dead End has a dam height of 23 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 Dead End last inspected?
Dead End was last inspected on August 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.