Garland Northwest Dam
Key Takeaway
Garland Northwest Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 55% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 265 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02641 |
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
Seward County Highway Dept.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Garland Northwest Dam?
Garland Northwest 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 Garland Northwest Dam?
Garland Northwest Dam is owned by Seward County Highway Dept. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garland Northwest Dam built?
Garland Northwest Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Garland Northwest Dam?
Garland Northwest Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Garland Northwest Dam?
Garland Northwest Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Garland Northwest Dam last inspected?
Garland Northwest Dam was last inspected on April 18, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.