Higer Dam
Key Takeaway
Higer Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 783 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 422 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 113 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00236 |
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
Matthew Bargen
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Higer Dam?
Higer 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 Higer Dam?
Higer Dam is owned by Matthew Bargen (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Higer Dam built?
Higer Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Higer Dam?
Higer Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Higer Dam?
Higer 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 Higer Dam last inspected?
Higer Dam was last inspected on March 31, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.