Galen Haug Grade Control Dam

Clear Creek· Pawnee, Nebraska· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Galen Haug Grade Control Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 79.7% in NE)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDNE08474

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 2, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Galen & Mary Ann Haug

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Galen Haug Grade Control Dam?

Galen Haug Grade Control 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 Galen Haug Grade Control Dam?

Galen Haug Grade Control Dam is owned by Galen & Mary Ann Haug (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Galen Haug Grade Control Dam?

Galen Haug Grade Control Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Galen Haug Grade Control Dam?

Galen Haug Grade Control Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Galen Haug Grade Control Dam last inspected?

Galen Haug Grade Control Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.