Hayes County Road Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Hayes County Road Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | NE04087 |
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
Hayes County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hayes County Road Dam 1?
Hayes County Road Dam 1 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 County Road Dam 1?
Hayes County Road Dam 1 is owned by Hayes County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hayes County Road Dam 1 built?
Hayes County Road Dam 1 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 County Road Dam 1?
Hayes County Road Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hayes County Road Dam 1?
Hayes County Road Dam 1 has a dam height of 25 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 County Road Dam 1 last inspected?
Hayes County Road Dam 1 was last inspected on June 19, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.