Houser Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Houser Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 90.3% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 294 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,650 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00721 |
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
Campbell Land LTD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Houser Dam 1?
Houser 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 Houser Dam 1?
Houser Dam 1 is owned by Campbell Land LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Houser Dam 1 built?
Houser Dam 1 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Houser Dam 1?
Houser 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 Houser Dam 1?
Houser Dam 1 has a dam height of 40 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 Houser Dam 1 last inspected?
Houser Dam 1 was last inspected on August 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.