Furnas County Road Dam 2
Key Takeaway
Furnas County Road Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03637 |
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 Furnas County Road Dam 2?
Furnas County Road 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 Furnas County Road Dam 2?
Furnas County Road Dam 2 is owned by Furnas County Highway Department (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Furnas County Road Dam 2 built?
Furnas County Road Dam 2 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Road Dam 2?
Furnas County Road Dam 2 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 Furnas County Road Dam 2?
Furnas County Road Dam 2 has a dam height of 21 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 Road Dam 2 last inspected?
Furnas County Road Dam 2 was last inspected on June 22, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.