Glenn Cunningham Dam - Williams Brothers Pipeline Levee
Key Takeaway
Glenn Cunningham Dam - Williams Brothers Pipeline Levee is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 14.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 392 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01518 |
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
USACE - Omaha District
Federal Government
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Low HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Glenn Cunningham Dam - Williams Brothers Pipeline Levee?
Glenn Cunningham Dam - Williams Brothers Pipeline Levee 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 Glenn Cunningham Dam - Williams Brothers Pipeline Levee?
Glenn Cunningham Dam - Williams Brothers Pipeline Levee is owned by USACE - Omaha District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Glenn Cunningham Dam - Williams Brothers Pipeline Levee built?
Glenn Cunningham Dam - Williams Brothers Pipeline Levee was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Glenn Cunningham Dam - Williams Brothers Pipeline Levee?
Glenn Cunningham Dam - Williams Brothers Pipeline Levee 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.
When was Glenn Cunningham Dam - Williams Brothers Pipeline Levee last inspected?
Glenn Cunningham Dam - Williams Brothers Pipeline Levee was last inspected on June 1, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.