Grove Lake Erosion Control Dam
Key Takeaway
Grove Lake Erosion Control Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 59.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 183 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01843 |
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
Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Grove Lake Erosion Control Dam?
Grove Lake Erosion 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 Grove Lake Erosion Control Dam?
Grove Lake Erosion Control Dam is owned by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grove Lake Erosion Control Dam built?
Grove Lake Erosion Control Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Grove Lake Erosion Control Dam?
Grove Lake Erosion Control 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 Grove Lake Erosion Control Dam?
Grove Lake Erosion Control Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Grove Lake Erosion Control Dam last inspected?
Grove Lake Erosion Control Dam was last inspected on November 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.