Harms Clay County Road Dam
Key Takeaway
Harms Clay County Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 42.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 408 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02208 |
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
Clay County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Harms Clay County Road Dam?
Harms Clay County 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 Harms Clay County Road Dam?
Harms Clay County Road Dam is owned by Clay County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harms Clay County Road Dam built?
Harms Clay County Road Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Harms Clay County Road Dam?
Harms Clay County Road Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Harms Clay County Road Dam?
Harms Clay County Road Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Harms Clay County Road Dam last inspected?
Harms Clay County Road Dam was last inspected on March 30, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.