Dunlap Dam 2
Key Takeaway
Dunlap Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 17.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 810 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02104 |
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
Quinto Ranch LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dunlap Dam 2?
Dunlap Dam 2 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 Dunlap Dam 2?
Dunlap Dam 2 is owned by Quinto Ranch LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dunlap Dam 2 built?
Dunlap Dam 2 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Dunlap Dam 2?
Dunlap Dam 2 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 Dunlap Dam 2?
Dunlap Dam 2 has a dam height of 17 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 Dunlap Dam 2 last inspected?
Dunlap Dam 2 was last inspected on September 13, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.