Gosper County 731 Road Dam
Key Takeaway
Gosper County 731 Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 96.1% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 761 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | NE08624 |
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
Gosper County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gosper County 731 Road Dam?
Gosper County 731 Road 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 Gosper County 731 Road Dam?
Gosper County 731 Road Dam is owned by Gosper County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gosper County 731 Road Dam built?
Gosper County 731 Road Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Gosper County 731 Road Dam?
Gosper County 731 Road Dam 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 Gosper County 731 Road Dam?
Gosper County 731 Road Dam has a dam height of 49 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 Gosper County 731 Road Dam last inspected?
Gosper County 731 Road Dam was last inspected on October 18, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.