Furnas County Farms Stock Dam
Key Takeaway
Furnas County Farms Stock Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 288 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02646 |
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
Maschhoffs LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Furnas County Farms Stock Dam?
Furnas County Farms Stock 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 Furnas County Farms Stock Dam?
Furnas County Farms Stock Dam is owned by Maschhoffs LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Furnas County Farms Stock Dam built?
Furnas County Farms Stock Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Furnas County Farms Stock Dam?
Furnas County Farms Stock Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Furnas County Farms Stock Dam?
Furnas County Farms Stock Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Furnas County Farms Stock Dam last inspected?
Furnas County Farms Stock Dam was last inspected on October 16, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.