Denzel Lofgreen Road Dam
Key Takeaway
Denzel Lofgreen Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 87.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 335 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02131 |
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
Furnas County Highway Department
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Denzel Lofgreen Road Dam?
Denzel Lofgreen 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 Denzel Lofgreen Road Dam?
Denzel Lofgreen Road Dam is owned by Furnas County Highway Department (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Denzel Lofgreen Road Dam built?
Denzel Lofgreen Road Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Denzel Lofgreen Road Dam?
Denzel Lofgreen Road 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 Denzel Lofgreen Road Dam?
Denzel Lofgreen Road Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Denzel Lofgreen Road Dam last inspected?
Denzel Lofgreen Road Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.