Hayes Center Special Use Dam
Key Takeaway
Hayes Center Special Use Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 39.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 364 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 450 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,038 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01467 |
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 Hayes Center Special Use Dam?
Hayes Center Special Use 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 Hayes Center Special Use Dam?
Hayes Center Special Use 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 Hayes Center Special Use Dam built?
Hayes Center Special Use Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Hayes Center Special Use Dam?
Hayes Center Special Use Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hayes Center Special Use Dam?
Hayes Center Special Use Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Hayes Center Special Use Dam last inspected?
Hayes Center Special Use Dam was last inspected on June 27, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.