Don Doerr Irrigation Dam
Key Takeaway
Don Doerr Irrigation Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 76.9% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 342 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02291 |
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
Doerr Family Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Don Doerr Irrigation Dam?
Don Doerr Irrigation 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 Don Doerr Irrigation Dam?
Don Doerr Irrigation Dam is owned by Doerr Family Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Don Doerr Irrigation Dam built?
Don Doerr Irrigation Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Don Doerr Irrigation Dam?
Don Doerr Irrigation Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Don Doerr Irrigation Dam?
Don Doerr Irrigation Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Don Doerr Irrigation Dam last inspected?
Don Doerr Irrigation Dam was last inspected on September 20, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.