Hay Creek Wallace Dam
Key Takeaway
Hay Creek Wallace Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 965 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01102 |
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
Spearhead Ranch LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hay Creek Wallace Dam?
Hay Creek Wallace 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 Hay Creek Wallace Dam?
Hay Creek Wallace Dam is owned by Spearhead Ranch LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hay Creek Wallace Dam built?
Hay Creek Wallace 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 Hay Creek Wallace Dam?
Hay Creek Wallace 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 Hay Creek Wallace Dam?
Hay Creek Wallace Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Hay Creek Wallace Dam last inspected?
Hay Creek Wallace Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.