Friesen Dam 1673
Key Takeaway
Friesen Dam 1673 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 73.9% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,995 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,583 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01673 |
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
Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Friesen Dam 1673?
Friesen Dam 1673 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 Friesen Dam 1673?
Friesen Dam 1673 is owned by Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Friesen Dam 1673 built?
Friesen Dam 1673 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Friesen Dam 1673?
Friesen Dam 1673 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 Friesen Dam 1673?
Friesen Dam 1673 has a dam height of 32 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 Friesen Dam 1673 last inspected?
Friesen Dam 1673 was last inspected on June 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.