Grummert Dam
Key Takeaway
Grummert Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 13.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 185 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00339 |
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
Mary Lou Grummert
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grummert Dam?
Grummert 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 Grummert Dam?
Grummert Dam is owned by Mary Lou Grummert (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grummert Dam built?
Grummert Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Grummert Dam?
Grummert Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Grummert Dam?
Grummert Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Grummert Dam last inspected?
Grummert Dam was last inspected on March 31, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.