Helms Dam 3623
Key Takeaway
Helms Dam 3623 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 | 18 ft (taller than 20.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03623 |
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
Helms Polled Herefords Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Helms Dam 3623?
Helms Dam 3623 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 Helms Dam 3623?
Helms Dam 3623 is owned by Helms Polled Herefords Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Helms Dam 3623 built?
Helms Dam 3623 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 Helms Dam 3623?
Helms Dam 3623 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 Helms Dam 3623?
Helms Dam 3623 has a dam height of 18 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 Helms Dam 3623 last inspected?
Helms Dam 3623 was last inspected on June 27, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.