Harms Skalka Dam
Key Takeaway
Harms Skalka Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2011 |
| NID ID | NE00160 |
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
Nicholas J. Hajny
Private
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Low Hazard 22 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Harms Skalka Dam?
Harms Skalka 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 Skalka Dam?
Harms Skalka Dam is owned by Nicholas J. Hajny (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harms Skalka Dam built?
Harms Skalka Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Skalka Dam?
Harms Skalka 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 Harms Skalka Dam?
Harms Skalka Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Skalka Dam last inspected?
Harms Skalka Dam was last inspected on June 18, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.